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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.69, 909.37 and 313.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.69, 909.37 and 313.43 is: 470.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.69 : 909.37 = 313.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.69/909.37 = 313.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.69x = 909.37 × 313.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.69x = 285,023.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,023.84/605.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.58

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