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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.64, 909.54 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.64, 909.54 and 318.28 is: 477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.64 : 909.54 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.64/909.54 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.64x = 909.54 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.64x = 289,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,488.39/606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.20

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