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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.70, 913.08 and 320.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.70, 913.08 and 320.10 is: 480.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.70 : 913.08 = 320.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.70/913.08 = 320.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.70x = 913.08 × 320.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.70x = 292,276.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,276.91/608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.17

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