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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 906.46 and 551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 906.46 and 551.48 is: 827.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 906.46 = 551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/906.46 = 551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 906.46 × 551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 499,894.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,894.56/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.26

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