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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.49, 835.86 and 479.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.49, 835.86 and 479.93 is: 663.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.49 : 835.86 = 479.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.49/835.86 = 479.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.49x = 835.86 × 479.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.49x = 401,151.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,151.91/604.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.63

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