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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.60, 907.06 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.60, 907.06 and 312.26 is: 468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.60 : 907.06 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.60/907.06 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.60x = 907.06 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.60x = 283,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,235.25/604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.47

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