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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.64, 905 and 422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.64, 905 and 422.32 is: 632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.64 : 905 = 422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.64/905 = 422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.64x = 905 × 422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.64x = 382,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,199.60/604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.11

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