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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 907.38 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 907.38 and 312.24 is: 468.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 907.38 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/907.38 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 907.38 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 283,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,320.33/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.36

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