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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.23, 906.27 and 502.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.23, 906.27 and 502.17 is: 753.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.23 : 906.27 = 502.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.23/906.27 = 502.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.23x = 906.27 × 502.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.23x = 455,101.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,101.61/604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.19

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