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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.24, 905.13 and 506.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.24, 905.13 and 506.46 is: 758.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.24 : 905.13 = 506.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.24/905.13 = 506.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.24x = 905.13 × 506.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.24x = 458,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,414.04/604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.67

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