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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 912.30 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 912.30 and 315.78 is: 473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 912.30 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/912.30 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 912.30 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 288,086.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,086.09/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.70

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