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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.66, 907.95 and 316.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.66, 907.95 and 316.58 is: 474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.66 : 907.95 = 316.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.66/907.95 = 316.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.66x = 907.95 × 316.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.66x = 287,438.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,438.81/605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.59

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