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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.60, 848.60 and 604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.60, 848.60 and 604.60 is: 848.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.60 : 848.60 = 604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.60/848.60 = 604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.60x = 848.60 × 604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.60x = 513,063.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,063.56/604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.60

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