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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.39, 906.04 and 502.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.39, 906.04 and 502.33 is: 753.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.39 : 906.04 = 502.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.39/906.04 = 502.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.39x = 906.04 × 502.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.39x = 455,131.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,131.07/604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.04

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