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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.48, 912.05 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.48, 912.05 and 315.18 is: 473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.48 : 912.05 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.48/912.05 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.48x = 912.05 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.48x = 287,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,459.92/607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.20

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