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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.48, 906.96 and 421.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.48, 906.96 and 421.84 is: 632.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.48 : 906.96 = 421.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.48/906.96 = 421.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.48x = 906.96 × 421.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.48x = 382,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,592.01/604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.93

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