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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.43, 911.61 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.43, 911.61 and 315.42 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.43 : 911.61 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.43/911.61 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.43x = 911.61 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.43x = 287,540.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,540.03/607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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