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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.53, 906.48 and 312.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.53, 906.48 and 312.03 is: 467.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.53 : 906.48 = 312.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.53/906.48 = 312.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.53x = 906.48 × 312.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.53x = 282,848.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,848.95/604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.88

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