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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.51, 905.11 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.51, 905.11 and 315.34 is: 472.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.51 : 905.11 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.51/905.11 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.51x = 905.11 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.51x = 285,417.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,417.39/604.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.15

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