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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.96, 973.08 and 604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.96, 973.08 and 604.40 is: 904.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.96 : 973.08 = 604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.96/973.08 = 604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.96x = 973.08 × 604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.96x = 588,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,124.69/649.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.87

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