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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.92, 915.18 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.92, 915.18 and 320.68 is: 481.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.92 : 915.18 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.92/915.18 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.92x = 915.18 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.92x = 293,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,479.92/608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.97

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