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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.41, 905.02 and 489.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.41, 905.02 and 489.29 is: 732.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.41 : 905.02 = 489.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.41/905.02 = 489.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.41x = 905.02 × 489.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.41x = 442,819.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,819.33/604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.64

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