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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.45, 905.53 and 482.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.45, 905.53 and 482.57 is: 722.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.45 : 905.53 = 482.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.45/905.53 = 482.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.45x = 905.53 × 482.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.45x = 436,981.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,981.61/604.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.94

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