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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.46, 905.60 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.46, 905.60 and 421.50 is: 631.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.46 : 905.60 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.46/905.60 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.46x = 905.60 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.46x = 381,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,710.40/604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.49

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