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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.10, 912.33 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.10, 912.33 and 319.34 is: 479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.10 : 912.33 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.10/912.33 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.10x = 912.33 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.10x = 291,338.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,338.90/608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.10

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