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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.60, 908.55 and 317.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.60, 908.55 and 317.70 is: 475.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.60 : 908.55 = 317.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.60/908.55 = 317.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.60x = 908.55 × 317.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.60x = 288,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,646.34/606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.84

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