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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.87, 906.49 and 497.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.87, 906.49 and 497.95 is: 746.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.87 : 906.49 = 497.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.87/906.49 = 497.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.87x = 906.49 × 497.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.87x = 451,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,379.67/604.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.25

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