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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.64, 905.52 and 494.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.64, 905.52 and 494.48 is: 740.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.64 : 905.52 = 494.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.64/905.52 = 494.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.64x = 905.52 × 494.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.64x = 447,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,761.53/604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.54

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