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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 905.64 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 905.64 and 488.28 is: 731.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 905.64 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/905.64 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 905.64 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 442,205.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,205.90/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.60

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