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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.53, 911.45 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.53, 911.45 and 315.12 is: 472.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.53 : 911.45 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.53/911.45 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.53x = 911.45 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.53x = 287,209.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,209.99/607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.75

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