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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.20, 906.96 and 468.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.20, 906.96 and 468.88 is: 703.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.20 : 906.96 = 468.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.20/906.96 = 468.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.20x = 906.96 × 468.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.20x = 425,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,255.40/604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.83

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