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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 906.09 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 906.09 and 311.76 is: 466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 906.09 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/906.09 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 906.09 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 282,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,482.62/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.93

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