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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605, 906.64 and 489.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605, 906.64 and 489.72 is: 733.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 906.64 = 489.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/906.64 = 489.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 906.64 × 489.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 443,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,999.74/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.88

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