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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.62, 904.23 and 495.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.62, 904.23 and 495.54 is: 741.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.62 : 904.23 = 495.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.62/904.23 = 495.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.62x = 904.23 × 495.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.62x = 448,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,082.13/604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.10

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