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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.19, 904.30 and 487.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.19, 904.30 and 487.85 is: 730.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.19 : 904.30 = 487.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.19/904.30 = 487.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.19x = 904.30 × 487.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.19x = 441,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,157.01/604.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.16

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