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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.74, 909.51 and 314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.74, 909.51 and 314.56 is: 471.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.74 : 909.51 = 314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.74/909.51 = 314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.74x = 909.51 × 314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.74x = 286,096.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,096.60/606.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.53

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