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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.73, 908.82 and 316.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.73, 908.82 and 316.97 is: 475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.73 : 908.82 = 316.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.73/908.82 = 316.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.73x = 908.82 × 316.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.73x = 288,064.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,064.13/605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.57

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