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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.35, 905.06 and 310.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.35, 905.06 and 310.78 is: 466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.35 : 905.06 = 310.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.35/905.06 = 310.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.35x = 905.06 × 310.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.35x = 281,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,274.55/603.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.19

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