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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.44, 908.51 and 503.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.44, 908.51 and 503.95 is: 756.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.44 : 908.51 = 503.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.44/908.51 = 503.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.44x = 908.51 × 503.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.44x = 457,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,843.93/605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.22

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