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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 912.12 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 912.12 and 320.58 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 912.12 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/912.12 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 912.12 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 292,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,407.43/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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