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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.96, 911.52 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.96, 911.52 and 317.52 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.96 : 911.52 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.96/911.52 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.96x = 911.52 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.96x = 289,425.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,425.83/606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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