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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.49, 908.70 and 313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.49, 908.70 and 313.23 is: 470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.49 : 908.70 = 313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.49/908.70 = 313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.49x = 908.70 × 313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.49x = 284,636.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,636.10/605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.09

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