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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.10, 1,357.82 and 312.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.10, 1,357.82 and 312.09 is: 468.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.10 : 1,357.82 = 312.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.10/1,357.82 = 312.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.10x = 1,357.82 × 312.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.10x = 423,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,760.48/905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.19

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