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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.18, 907.58 and 317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.18, 907.58 and 317 is: 474.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.18 : 907.58 = 317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.18/907.58 = 317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.18x = 907.58 × 317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.18x = 287,702.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,702.86/606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.62

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