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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.24, 905.40 and 314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.24, 905.40 and 314.88 is: 472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.24 : 905.40 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.24/905.40 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.24x = 905.40 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.24x = 285,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,092.35/603.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.60

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