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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 907.20 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 907.20 and 316.08 is: 473.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 907.20 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/907.20 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 907.20 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 286,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,747.78/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.84

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