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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.59, 904.97 and 437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.59, 904.97 and 437.52 is: 654.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.59 : 904.97 = 437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.59/904.97 = 437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.59x = 904.97 × 437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.59x = 395,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,940.29/604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.89

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