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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.45, 908.06 and 317.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.45, 908.06 and 317.28 is: 475.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.45 : 908.06 = 317.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.45/908.06 = 317.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.45x = 908.06 × 317.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.45x = 288,107.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,107.69/606.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.07

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