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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.52, 912.36 and 315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.52, 912.36 and 315.84 is: 473.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.52 : 912.36 = 315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.52/912.36 = 315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.52x = 912.36 × 315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.52x = 288,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,159.78/608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.54

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