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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.55, 908.33 and 317.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.55, 908.33 and 317.55 is: 476.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.55 : 908.33 = 317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.55/908.33 = 317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.55x = 908.33 × 317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.55x = 288,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,440.19/605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.33

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