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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 909.56 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 909.56 and 313.56 is: 470.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 909.56 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/909.56 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 909.56 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 285,201.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,201.63/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.79

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