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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.60, 906.83 and 502.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.60, 906.83 and 502.54 is: 753.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.60 : 906.83 = 502.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.60/906.83 = 502.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.60x = 906.83 × 502.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.60x = 455,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,718.35/604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.75

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