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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.59, 834.19 and 480.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.59, 834.19 and 480.66 is: 663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.59 : 834.19 = 480.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.59/834.19 = 480.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.59x = 834.19 × 480.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.59x = 400,961.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,961.77/604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.20

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