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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.90, 907.52 and 423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.90, 907.52 and 423.46 is: 635.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.90 : 907.52 = 423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.90/907.52 = 423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.90x = 907.52 × 423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.90x = 384,298.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,298.42/604.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.31

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