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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 832.81 and 480.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 832.81 and 480.15 is: 661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 832.81 = 480.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/832.81 = 480.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 832.81 × 480.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 399,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,873.72/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.95

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