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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.60, 812.97 and 480.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.60, 812.97 and 480.84 is: 660.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.60 : 812.97 = 480.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.60/812.97 = 480.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.60x = 812.97 × 480.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.60x = 390,908.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,908.49/591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.76

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