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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.60, 900.20 and 481.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.60, 900.20 and 481.08 is: 718.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.60 : 900.20 = 481.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.60/900.20 = 481.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.60x = 900.20 × 481.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.60x = 433,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,068.22/602.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.67

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