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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.72, 906.54 and 442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.72, 906.54 and 442.18 is: 662.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.72 : 906.54 = 442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.72/906.54 = 442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.72x = 906.54 × 442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.72x = 400,853.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,853.86/604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.88

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