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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.70, 905.70 and 523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.70, 905.70 and 523.70 is: 784.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.70 : 905.70 = 523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.70/905.70 = 523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.70x = 905.70 × 523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.70x = 474,315.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,315.09/604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.38

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