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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.03, 906.17 and 312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.03, 906.17 and 312.62 is: 468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.03 : 906.17 = 312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.03/906.17 = 312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.03x = 906.17 × 312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.03x = 283,280.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,280.77/605.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.21

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