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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.68, 905.70 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.68, 905.70 and 311.36 is: 467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.68 : 905.70 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.68/905.70 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.68x = 905.70 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.68x = 281,998.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,998.75/603.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.13

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