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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.30, 912.27 and 319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.30, 912.27 and 319.58 is: 479.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.30 : 912.27 = 319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.30/912.27 = 319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.30x = 912.27 × 319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.30x = 291,543.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,543.25/608.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.28

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