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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 906.10 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 906.10 and 316.56 is: 474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 906.10 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/906.10 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 906.10 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 286,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,835.02/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.17

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