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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.16, 834.76 and 480.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.16, 834.76 and 480.74 is: 664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.16 : 834.76 = 480.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.16/834.76 = 480.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.16x = 834.76 × 480.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.16x = 401,296.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,296.25/604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.22

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