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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.18, 908.43 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.18, 908.43 and 317.04 is: 475.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.18 : 908.43 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.18/908.43 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.18x = 908.43 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.18x = 288,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,008.65/606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.12

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