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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 907.27 and 312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 907.27 and 312.88 is: 468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 907.27 = 312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/907.27 = 312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 907.27 × 312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 283,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,866.64/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.89

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