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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.10, 909.13 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.10, 909.13 and 485.60 is: 727.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.10 : 909.13 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.10/909.13 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.10x = 909.13 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.10x = 441,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,473.53/607.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.18

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