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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.47, 908.55 and 503.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.47, 908.55 and 503.99 is: 756.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.47 : 908.55 = 503.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.47/908.55 = 503.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.47x = 908.55 × 503.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.47x = 457,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,895.57/605.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.26

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