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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.82, 833.68 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.82, 833.68 and 455.22 is: 627.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.82 : 833.68 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.82/833.68 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.82x = 833.68 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.82x = 379,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,505.82/604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.47

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