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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.87, 907.22 and 432.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.87, 907.22 and 432.34 is: 648.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.87 : 907.22 = 432.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.87/907.22 = 432.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.87x = 907.22 × 432.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.87x = 392,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,226.31/604.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.45

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