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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.69, 912.74 and 311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.69, 912.74 and 311.85 is: 467.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.69 : 912.74 = 311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.69/912.74 = 311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.69x = 912.74 × 311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.69x = 284,636.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,636.41/608.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.62

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