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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.50, 905.52 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.50, 905.52 and 422.28 is: 632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.50 : 905.52 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.50/905.52 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.50x = 905.52 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.50x = 382,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,382.99/604.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.56

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