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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.59, 835.37 and 481.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.59, 835.37 and 481.33 is: 665.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.59 : 835.37 = 481.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.59/835.37 = 481.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.59x = 835.37 × 481.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.59x = 402,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,088.64/604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.06

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