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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 906.72 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 906.72 and 411.52 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 906.72 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/906.72 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 906.72 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 373,133.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,133.41/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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