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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.42, 911.22 and 314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.42, 911.22 and 314.50 is: 471.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.42 : 911.22 = 314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.42/911.22 = 314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.42x = 911.22 × 314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.42x = 286,578.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,578.69/607.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.80

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