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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.56, 906.49 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.56, 906.49 and 322.78 is: 483.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.56 : 906.49 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.56/906.49 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.56x = 906.49 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.56x = 292,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,596.84/604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.98

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