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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.54, 905.26 and 310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.54, 905.26 and 310.88 is: 466.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.54 : 905.26 = 310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.54/905.26 = 310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.54x = 905.26 × 310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.54x = 281,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,427.23/603.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.29

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