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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.34, 906.51 and 315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.34, 906.51 and 315.78 is: 473.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.34 : 906.51 = 315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.34/906.51 = 315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.34x = 906.51 × 315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.34x = 286,251.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,251.62/604.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.66

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