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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.39, 904.53 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.39, 904.53 and 468.04 is: 700.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.39 : 904.53 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.39/904.53 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.39x = 904.53 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.39x = 423,356.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,356.22/604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.47

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