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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.46, 911.04 and 319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.46, 911.04 and 319.28 is: 478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.46 : 911.04 = 319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.46/911.04 = 319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.46x = 911.04 × 319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.46x = 290,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,876.85/608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.05

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