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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 905.88 and 531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.40, 905.88 and 531.14 is: 796.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.40 : 905.88 = 531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.40/905.88 = 531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.40x = 905.88 × 531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.40x = 481,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,149.10/604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.08

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