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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.16, 909.48 and 317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.16, 909.48 and 317.80 is: 476.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.16 : 909.48 = 317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.16/909.48 = 317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.16x = 909.48 × 317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.16x = 289,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,032.74/606.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.83

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