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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.66, 911.55 and 315.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.66, 911.55 and 315.28 is: 472.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.66 : 911.55 = 315.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.66/911.55 = 315.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.66x = 911.55 × 315.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.66x = 287,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,393.48/607.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.95

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