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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.53, 904.77 and 431.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.53, 904.77 and 431.19 is: 645.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.53 : 904.77 = 431.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.53/904.77 = 431.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.53x = 904.77 × 431.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.53x = 390,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,127.78/604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.34

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