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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.77, 905.64 and 483.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.77, 905.64 and 483.49 is: 725.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.77 : 905.64 = 483.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.77/905.64 = 483.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.77x = 905.64 × 483.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.77x = 437,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,863.36/603.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.22

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