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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.10, 904.65 and 485.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.10, 904.65 and 485.65 is: 728.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.10 : 904.65 = 485.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.10/904.65 = 485.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.10x = 904.65 × 485.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.10x = 439,343.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,343.27/603.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.48

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