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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.32, 909.52 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.32, 909.52 and 318 is: 477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.32 : 909.52 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.32/909.52 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.32x = 909.52 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.32x = 289,227.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,227.36/606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.02

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