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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.52, 908.60 and 317.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.52, 908.60 and 317.26 is: 475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.52 : 908.60 = 317.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.52/908.60 = 317.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.52x = 908.60 × 317.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.52x = 288,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,262.44/606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.27

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