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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.81, 833.58 and 485.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.81, 833.58 and 485.82 is: 670.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.81 : 833.58 = 485.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.81/833.58 = 485.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.81x = 833.58 × 485.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.81x = 404,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,969.84/603.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.69

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