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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.76, 906.33 and 533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.76, 906.33 and 533.48 is: 799.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.76 : 906.33 = 533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.76/906.33 = 533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.76x = 906.33 × 533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.76x = 483,508.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,508.93/604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.51

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