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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605, 907.14 and 312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605, 907.14 and 312.50 is: 468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 907.14 = 312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/907.14 = 312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 907.14 × 312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 283,481.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,481.25/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.56

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