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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 911.16 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 911.16 and 319.80 is: 479.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 911.16 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/911.16 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 911.16 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 291,388.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,388.97/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.13

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