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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.20, 909.60 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.20, 909.60 and 318 is: 476.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.20 : 909.60 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.20/909.60 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.20x = 909.60 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.20x = 289,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,252.80/607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.37

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