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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.79, 908.49 and 317.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.79, 908.49 and 317.07 is: 475.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.79 : 908.49 = 317.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.79/908.49 = 317.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.79x = 908.49 × 317.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.79x = 288,054.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,054.92/605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.50

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