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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.79, 911.85 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.79, 911.85 and 315.44 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.79 : 911.85 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.79/911.85 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.79x = 911.85 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.79x = 287,636.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,636.24/607.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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