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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.72, 905.45 and 315.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.72, 905.45 and 315.55 is: 472.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.72 : 905.45 = 315.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.72/905.45 = 315.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.72x = 905.45 × 315.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.72x = 285,709.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,709.21/604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.47

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