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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.85, 909.32 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.85, 909.32 and 313.56 is: 470.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.85 : 909.32 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.85/909.32 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.85x = 909.32 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.85x = 285,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,126.38/605.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.62

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