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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.84, 909.18 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.84, 909.18 and 317.48 is: 476.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.84 : 909.18 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.84/909.18 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.84x = 909.18 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.84x = 288,646.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,646.47/605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.44

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