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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.72, 906.18 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.72, 906.18 and 316.36 is: 474.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.72 : 906.18 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.72/906.18 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.72x = 906.18 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.72x = 286,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,679.10/604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.07

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