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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 908.84 and 317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 908.84 and 317.26 is: 475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 908.84 = 317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/908.84 = 317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 908.84 × 317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 288,338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,338.58/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.88

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