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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.10, 906.30 and 483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.10, 906.30 and 483.60 is: 724.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.10 : 906.30 = 483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.10/906.30 = 483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.10x = 906.30 × 483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.10x = 438,286.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,286.68/605.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.32

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