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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 914.24 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 914.24 and 316.68 is: 475.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 914.24 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/914.24 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 914.24 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 289,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,521.52/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.45

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