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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 905.04 and 466.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 905.04 and 466.74 is: 699.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 905.04 = 466.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/905.04 = 466.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 905.04 × 466.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 422,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,418.37/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.17

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