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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 904.25 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 904.25 and 450.72 is: 674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 904.25 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/904.25 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 904.25 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 407,561.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,561.31/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.01

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