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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 906.39 and 551.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 906.39 and 551.22 is: 826.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 906.39 = 551.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/906.39 = 551.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 906.39 × 551.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 499,620.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,620.30/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.26

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