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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.58, 833.91 and 480.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.58, 833.91 and 480.04 is: 662.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.58 : 833.91 = 480.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.58/833.91 = 480.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.58x = 833.91 × 480.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.58x = 400,305.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,305.99/604.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.13

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