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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.76, 905.36 and 430.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.76, 905.36 and 430.88 is: 645.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.76 : 905.36 = 430.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.76/905.36 = 430.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.76x = 905.36 × 430.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.76x = 390,101.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,101.52/604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.05

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