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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.03, 904.46 and 486.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.03, 904.46 and 486.27 is: 728.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.03 : 904.46 = 486.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.03/904.46 = 486.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.03x = 904.46 × 486.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.03x = 439,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,811.76/604.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.13

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