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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.59, 906.89 and 483.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.59, 906.89 and 483.09 is: 724.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.59 : 906.89 = 483.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.59/906.89 = 483.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.59x = 906.89 × 483.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.59x = 438,107.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,107.07/604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.64

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