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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.82, 912.56 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.82, 912.56 and 315.56 is: 473.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.82 : 912.56 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.82/912.56 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.82x = 912.56 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.82x = 287,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,961.29/607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.76

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