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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.70, 914.62 and 317.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.70, 914.62 and 317.34 is: 476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.70 : 914.62 = 317.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.70/914.62 = 317.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.70x = 914.62 × 317.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.70x = 290,240.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,240.94/609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.04

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