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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.50, 908.39 and 312.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.50, 908.39 and 312.89 is: 469.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.50 : 908.39 = 312.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.50/908.39 = 312.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.50x = 908.39 × 312.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.50x = 284,226.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,226.15/605.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.41

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