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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 906.24 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 906.24 and 312.02 is: 467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 906.24 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/906.24 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 906.24 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 282,765.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,765.00/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.47

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