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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.36, 911.52 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.36, 911.52 and 318.88 is: 478.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.36 : 911.52 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.36/911.52 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.36x = 911.52 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.36x = 290,665.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,665.50/607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.57

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