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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 905.16 and 481.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 905.16 and 481.88 is: 721.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 905.16 = 481.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/905.16 = 481.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 905.16 × 481.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 436,178.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,178.50/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.82

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