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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.28, 893.34 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.28, 893.34 and 481.08 is: 720.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.28 : 893.34 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.28/893.34 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.28x = 893.34 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.28x = 429,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,768.01/596.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.75

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