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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.24, 908.40 and 316.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.24, 908.40 and 316.88 is: 475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.24 : 908.40 = 316.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.24/908.40 = 316.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.24x = 908.40 × 316.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.24x = 287,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,853.79/605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.60

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