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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.04, 909.96 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.04, 909.96 and 317.88 is: 476.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.04 : 909.96 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.04/909.96 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.04x = 909.96 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.04x = 289,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,258.08/607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.51

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