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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.08, 908.16 and 317.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.08, 908.16 and 317.44 is: 475.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.08 : 908.16 = 317.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.08/908.16 = 317.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.08x = 908.16 × 317.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.08x = 288,286.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,286.31/606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.66

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