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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.59, 909.89 and 485.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.59, 909.89 and 485.09 is: 727.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.59 : 909.89 = 485.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.59/909.89 = 485.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.59x = 909.89 × 485.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.59x = 441,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,378.54/606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.64

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