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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.02, 912.17 and 315.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.02, 912.17 and 315.43 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.02 : 912.17 = 315.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.02/912.17 = 315.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.02x = 912.17 × 315.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.02x = 287,724.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,724.21/608.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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