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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.76, 832.92 and 480.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.76, 832.92 and 480.21 is: 661.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.76 : 832.92 = 480.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.76/832.92 = 480.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.76x = 832.92 × 480.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.76x = 399,976.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,976.51/604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.39

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