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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.39, 914.63 and 317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.39, 914.63 and 317.10 is: 475.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.39 : 914.63 = 317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.39/914.63 = 317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.39x = 914.63 × 317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.39x = 290,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,025.87/609.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.93

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