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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.64, 906.96 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.64, 906.96 and 315.74 is: 473.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.64 : 906.96 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.64/906.96 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.64x = 906.96 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.64x = 286,363.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,363.55/604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.61

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