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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 904.68 and 487.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 904.68 and 487.98 is: 730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 904.68 = 487.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/904.68 = 487.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 904.68 × 487.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 441,465.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,465.75/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.70

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