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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.18, 908.10 and 442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.18, 908.10 and 442.60 is: 665.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.18 : 908.10 = 442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.18/908.10 = 442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.18x = 908.10 × 442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.18x = 401,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,925.06/604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.24

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