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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.96, 905.94 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.96, 905.94 and 315.96 is: 473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.96 : 905.94 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.96/905.94 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.96x = 905.94 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.96x = 286,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,240.80/603.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.94

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