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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.95, 910.31 and 318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.95, 910.31 and 318.78 is: 477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.95 : 910.31 = 318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.95/910.31 = 318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.95x = 910.31 × 318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.95x = 290,187.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,187.03/607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.32

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