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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.60, 1,004.64 and 604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.60, 1,004.64 and 604.48 is: 901.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.60 : 1,004.64 = 604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.60/1,004.64 = 604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.60x = 1,004.64 × 604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.60x = 607,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,284.79/673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.55

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