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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.24, 906.22 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.24, 906.22 and 315.52 is: 473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.24 : 906.22 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.24/906.22 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.24x = 906.22 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.24x = 285,930.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,930.53/604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.21

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