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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.98, 908.94 and 485.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.98, 908.94 and 485.48 is: 726.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.98 : 908.94 = 485.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.98/908.94 = 485.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.98x = 908.94 × 485.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.98x = 441,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,267.65/606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.99

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