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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.56, 905.28 and 421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.56, 905.28 and 421.44 is: 631.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.56 : 905.28 = 421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.56/905.28 = 421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.56x = 905.28 × 421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.56x = 381,521.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,521.20/604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.07

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