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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 908.22 and 531.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 908.22 and 531.78 is: 798.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 908.22 = 531.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/908.22 = 531.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 908.22 × 531.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 482,973.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,973.23/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.73

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