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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 906.93 and 421.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 906.93 and 421.79 is: 632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 906.93 = 421.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/906.93 = 421.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 906.93 × 421.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 382,529.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,529.47/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.35

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