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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.30, 912.65 and 315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.30, 912.65 and 315.89 is: 473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.30 : 912.65 = 315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.30/912.65 = 315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.30x = 912.65 × 315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.30x = 288,297.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,297.01/608.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.94

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