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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.94, 908.55 and 490.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.94, 908.55 and 490.30 is: 733.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.94 : 908.55 = 490.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.94/908.55 = 490.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.94x = 908.55 × 490.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.94x = 445,462.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,462.07/606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.95

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