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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.62, 905.22 and 451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.62, 905.22 and 451.26 is: 675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.62 : 905.22 = 451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.62/905.22 = 451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.62x = 905.22 × 451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.62x = 408,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,489.58/604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.61

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