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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.74, 912.21 and 319.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.74, 912.21 and 319.38 is: 479.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.74 : 912.21 = 319.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.74/912.21 = 319.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.74x = 912.21 × 319.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.74x = 291,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,341.63/607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.39

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