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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 906.18 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 906.18 and 315.54 is: 472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 906.18 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/906.18 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 906.18 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 285,936.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,936.04/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.87

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