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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.22, 835.04 and 456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.22, 835.04 and 456.80 is: 631.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.22 : 835.04 = 456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.22/835.04 = 456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.22x = 835.04 × 456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.22x = 381,446.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,446.27/604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.30

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