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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.55, 908.61 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.55, 908.61 and 316.98 is: 475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.55 : 908.61 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.55/908.61 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.55x = 908.61 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.55x = 288,011.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,011.20/605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.62

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