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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.78, 908.25 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.78, 908.25 and 313.16 is: 469.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.78 : 908.25 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.78/908.25 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.78x = 908.25 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.78x = 284,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,421.85/605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.51

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