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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.61, 908.01 and 312.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.61, 908.01 and 312.75 is: 468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.61 : 908.01 = 312.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.61/908.01 = 312.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.61x = 908.01 × 312.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.61x = 283,980.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,980.13/605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.92

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