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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 904.59 and 315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 904.59 and 315 is: 471.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 904.59 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/904.59 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 904.59 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 284,945.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,945.85/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.63

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