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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.40, 909.42 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.40, 909.42 and 317.68 is: 476.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.40 : 909.42 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.40/909.42 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.40x = 909.42 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.40x = 288,904.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,904.55/606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.43

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