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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.76, 904.02 and 481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.76, 904.02 and 481.72 is: 721.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.76 : 904.02 = 481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.76/904.02 = 481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.76x = 904.02 × 481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.76x = 435,484.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,484.51/603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.29

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