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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.45, 911.44 and 318.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.45, 911.44 and 318.82 is: 478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.45 : 911.44 = 318.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.45/911.44 = 318.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.45x = 911.44 × 318.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.45x = 290,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,579.15/607.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.36

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