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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.11, 911.55 and 318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.11, 911.55 and 318.94 is: 478.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.11 : 911.55 = 318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.11/911.55 = 318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.11x = 911.55 × 318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.11x = 290,728.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,728.67/608.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.09

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