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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.74, 908.52 and 503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.74, 908.52 and 503.68 is: 755.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.74 : 908.52 = 503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.74/908.52 = 503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.74x = 908.52 × 503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.74x = 457,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,603.35/605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.45

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