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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.67, 903.56 and 487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.67, 903.56 and 487.62 is: 728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.67 : 903.56 = 487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.67/903.56 = 487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.67x = 903.56 × 487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.67x = 440,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,591.49/604.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.65

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