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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.45, 907.08 and 422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.45, 907.08 and 422.20 is: 633.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.45 : 907.08 = 422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.45/907.08 = 422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.45x = 907.08 × 422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.45x = 382,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,969.18/604.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.58

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