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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.92, 912.73 and 316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.92, 912.73 and 316.11 is: 473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.92 : 912.73 = 316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.92/912.73 = 316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.92x = 912.73 × 316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.92x = 288,523.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,523.08/608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.83

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