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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.10, 909.30 and 318.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.10, 909.30 and 318.20 is: 476.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.10 : 909.30 = 318.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.10/909.30 = 318.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.10x = 909.30 × 318.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.10x = 289,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,339.26/607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.59

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