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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 908.82 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 908.82 and 317.52 is: 475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 908.82 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/908.82 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 908.82 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 288,568.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,568.53/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.86

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