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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.36, 913.02 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.36, 913.02 and 319.88 is: 480.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.36 : 913.02 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.36/913.02 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.36x = 913.02 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.36x = 292,056.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,056.84/608.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.07

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