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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.09, 904.64 and 481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.09, 904.64 and 481.59 is: 722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.09 : 904.64 = 481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.09/904.64 = 481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.09x = 904.64 × 481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.09x = 435,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,663.17/603.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.39

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