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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 906.20 and 315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 906.20 and 315.52 is: 472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 906.20 = 315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/906.20 = 315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 906.20 × 315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 285,924.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,924.22/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.85

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