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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.14, 907.71 and 316.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.14, 907.71 and 316.78 is: 475.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.14 : 907.71 = 316.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.14/907.71 = 316.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.14x = 907.71 × 316.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.14x = 287,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,544.37/605.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.17

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