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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 905.80 and 442.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 905.80 and 442.47 is: 662.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 905.80 = 442.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/905.80 = 442.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 905.80 × 442.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 400,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,789.33/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.81

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