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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.34, 908.10 and 496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.34, 908.10 and 496.80 is: 745.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.34 : 908.10 = 496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.34/908.10 = 496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.34x = 908.10 × 496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.34x = 451,144.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,144.08/605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.27

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