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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.21, 905.70 and 459.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.21, 905.70 and 459.63 is: 688.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.21 : 905.70 = 459.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.21/905.70 = 459.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.21x = 905.70 × 459.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.21x = 416,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,286.89/604.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.98

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