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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.59, 908.59 and 317.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.59, 908.59 and 317.42 is: 475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.59 : 908.59 = 317.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.59/908.59 = 317.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.59x = 908.59 × 317.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.59x = 288,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,404.64/606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.45

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