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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.51, 906.61 and 316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.51, 906.61 and 316.34 is: 473.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.51 : 906.61 = 316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.51/906.61 = 316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.51x = 906.61 × 316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.51x = 286,797.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,797.01/605.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.65

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