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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.03, 905.96 and 487.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.03, 905.96 and 487.27 is: 729.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.03 : 905.96 = 487.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.03/905.96 = 487.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.03x = 905.96 × 487.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.03x = 441,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,447.13/605.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.63

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