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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.01, 911.79 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.01, 911.79 and 315.66 is: 473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.01 : 911.79 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.01/911.79 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.01x = 911.79 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.01x = 287,815.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,815.63/608.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.37

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