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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 905.55 and 496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 905.55 and 496.26 is: 743.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 905.55 = 496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/905.55 = 496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 905.55 × 496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 449,388.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,388.24/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.70

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