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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 907.72 and 459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 907.72 and 459.88 is: 690.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 907.72 = 459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/907.72 = 459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 907.72 × 459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 417,442.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,442.27/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.12

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