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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.14, 910.80 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.14, 910.80 and 318.42 is: 477.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.14 : 910.80 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.14/910.80 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.14x = 910.80 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.14x = 290,016.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,016.94/607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.68

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