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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.65, 908.62 and 604.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.65, 908.62 and 604.56 is: 901.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.65 : 908.62 = 604.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.65/908.62 = 604.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.65x = 908.62 × 604.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.65x = 549,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,316.97/609.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.03

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