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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.78, 908.82 and 313.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.78, 908.82 and 313.37 is: 470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.78 : 908.82 = 313.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.78/908.82 = 313.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.78x = 908.82 × 313.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.78x = 284,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,792.38/605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.13

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