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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.06, 816.72 and 481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.06, 816.72 and 481.34 is: 663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.06 : 816.72 = 481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.06/816.72 = 481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.06x = 816.72 × 481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.06x = 393,120.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,120.00/592.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.99

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