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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.24, 907.44 and 460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.24, 907.44 and 460.96 is: 692.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.24 : 907.44 = 460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.24/907.44 = 460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.24x = 907.44 × 460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.24x = 418,293.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,293.54/604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.26

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