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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.97, 912.97 and 316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.97, 912.97 and 316.65 is: 474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.97 : 912.97 = 316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.97/912.97 = 316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.97x = 912.97 × 316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.97x = 289,091.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,091.95/608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.72

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