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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.64, 907.24 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.64, 907.24 and 316.28 is: 474.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.64 : 907.24 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.64/907.24 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.64x = 907.24 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.64x = 286,941.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,941.87/604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.57

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