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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.55, 911.33 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.55, 911.33 and 319.55 is: 479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.55 : 911.33 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.55/911.33 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.55x = 911.33 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.55x = 291,215.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,215.50/607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.33

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