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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 907.26 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 907.26 and 422.28 is: 633.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 907.26 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/907.26 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 907.26 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 383,117.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,117.75/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.46

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