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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.78, 905.46 and 311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.78, 905.46 and 311.10 is: 466.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.78 : 905.46 = 311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.78/905.46 = 311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.78x = 905.46 × 311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.78x = 281,688.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,688.61/603.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.54

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