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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.83, 912.15 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.83, 912.15 and 315.60 is: 473.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.83 : 912.15 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.83/912.15 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.83x = 912.15 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.83x = 287,874.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,874.54/607.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.61

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