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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 905.78 and 311.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.40, 905.78 and 311.88 is: 467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.40 : 905.78 = 311.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.40/905.78 = 311.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.40x = 905.78 × 311.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.40x = 282,493.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,493.11/604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.40

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