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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.03, 904.80 and 421.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.03, 904.80 and 421.78 is: 631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.03 : 904.80 = 421.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.03/904.80 = 421.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.03x = 904.80 × 421.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.03x = 381,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,626.54/604.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.80

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