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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.61, 913.01 and 316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.61, 913.01 and 316.02 is: 474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.61 : 913.01 = 316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.61/913.01 = 316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.61x = 913.01 × 316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.61x = 288,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,529.42/608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.08

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