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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 905.88 and 314.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 905.88 and 314.84 is: 471.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 905.88 = 314.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/905.88 = 314.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 905.88 × 314.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 285,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,207.26/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.98

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