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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.98, 903.11 and 479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.98, 903.11 and 479.04 is: 718.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.98 : 903.11 = 479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.98/903.11 = 479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.98x = 903.11 × 479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.98x = 432,625.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,625.81/601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.67

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