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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.76, 901.81 and 481.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.76, 901.81 and 481.66 is: 719.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.76 : 901.81 = 481.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.76/901.81 = 481.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.76x = 901.81 × 481.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.76x = 434,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,365.80/603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.43

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