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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.92, 904.37 and 481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.92, 904.37 and 481.95 is: 722.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.92 : 904.37 = 481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.92/904.37 = 481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.92x = 904.37 × 481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.92x = 435,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,858.71/602.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.92

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