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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.45, 932.18 and 604.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.45, 932.18 and 604.17 is: 906.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.45 : 932.18 = 604.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.45/932.18 = 604.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.45x = 932.18 × 604.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.45x = 563,192.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,192.17/621.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.26

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