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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.73, 906.39 and 421.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.73, 906.39 and 421.47 is: 631.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.73 : 906.39 = 421.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.73/906.39 = 421.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.73x = 906.39 × 421.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.73x = 382,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,016.19/604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.71

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