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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.86, 907.86 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.86, 907.86 and 316.50 is: 475.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.86 : 907.86 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.86/907.86 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.86x = 907.86 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.86x = 287,337.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,337.69/604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.05

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