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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 908.31 and 504.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 908.31 and 504.02 is: 755.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 908.31 = 504.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/908.31 = 504.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 908.31 × 504.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 457,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,806.41/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.58

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