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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.74, 912.80 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.74, 912.80 and 316.19 is: 474.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.74 : 912.80 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.74/912.80 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.74x = 912.80 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.74x = 288,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,621.30/608.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.13

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