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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.71, 907.02 and 502.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.71, 907.02 and 502.65 is: 753.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.71 : 907.02 = 502.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.71/907.02 = 502.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.71x = 907.02 × 502.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.71x = 455,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,913.60/604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.94

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