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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 905.76 and 488.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 905.76 and 488.48 is: 731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 905.76 = 488.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/905.76 = 488.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 905.76 × 488.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 442,445.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,445.64/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.17

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