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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.99, 911.33 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.99, 911.33 and 314.70 is: 472.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.99 : 911.33 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.99/911.33 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.99x = 911.33 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.99x = 286,795.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,795.55/606.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.49

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