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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.42, 905.48 and 326.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.42, 905.48 and 326.10 is: 488.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.42 : 905.48 = 326.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.42/905.48 = 326.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.42x = 905.48 × 326.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.42x = 295,275.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,275.53/604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.52

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