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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.48, 906.95 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.48, 906.95 and 315.72 is: 473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.48 : 906.95 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.48/906.95 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.48x = 906.95 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.48x = 286,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,342.25/604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.70

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