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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 906.17 and 483.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 906.17 and 483.87 is: 725.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 906.17 = 483.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/906.17 = 483.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 906.17 × 483.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 438,466.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,466.06/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.73

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