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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.20, 906.30 and 312.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.20, 906.30 and 312.60 is: 468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.20 : 906.30 = 312.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.20/906.30 = 312.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.20x = 906.30 × 312.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.20x = 283,309.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,309.38/604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.90

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