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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.16, 908.70 and 317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.16, 908.70 and 317.08 is: 475.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.16 : 908.70 = 317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.16/908.70 = 317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.16x = 908.70 × 317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.16x = 288,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,130.60/606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.34

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