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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.09, 906.14 and 482.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.09, 906.14 and 482.59 is: 723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.09 : 906.14 = 482.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.09/906.14 = 482.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.09x = 906.14 × 482.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.09x = 437,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,294.10/604.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.89

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