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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 906.24 and 421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 906.24 and 421.32 is: 631.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 906.24 = 421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/906.24 = 421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 906.24 × 421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 381,817.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,817.04/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.69

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