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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.12, 905.07 and 314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.12, 905.07 and 314.76 is: 472.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.12 : 905.07 = 314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.12/905.07 = 314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.12x = 905.07 × 314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.12x = 284,879.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,879.83/603.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.34

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