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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.09, 905.46 and 459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.09, 905.46 and 459.51 is: 688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.09 : 905.46 = 459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.09/905.46 = 459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.09x = 905.46 × 459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.09x = 416,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,063.40/604.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.74

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