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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 908.03 and 431.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 908.03 and 431.55 is: 648.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 908.03 = 431.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/908.03 = 431.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 908.03 × 431.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 391,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,853.65/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.30

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