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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.59, 908.39 and 484.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.59, 908.39 and 484.09 is: 726.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.59 : 908.39 = 484.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.59/908.39 = 484.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.59x = 908.39 × 484.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.59x = 439,742.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,742.52/605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.14

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