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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.39, 904.66 and 481.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.39, 904.66 and 481.27 is: 720.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.39 : 904.66 = 481.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.39/904.66 = 481.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.39x = 904.66 × 481.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.39x = 435,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,382.25/604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.37

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