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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.39, 906.60 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.39, 906.60 and 315.64 is: 473.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.39 : 906.60 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.39/906.60 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.39x = 906.60 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.39x = 286,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,159.22/604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.47

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