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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 911.82 and 319.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 911.82 and 319.40 is: 478.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 911.82 = 319.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/911.82 = 319.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 911.82 × 319.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 291,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,235.31/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.82

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