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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.03, 906.30 and 422.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.03, 906.30 and 422.78 is: 633.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.03 : 906.30 = 422.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.03/906.30 = 422.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.03x = 906.30 × 422.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.03x = 383,165.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,165.51/605.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.30

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