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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.86, 906.08 and 481.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.86, 906.08 and 481.65 is: 721.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.86 : 906.08 = 481.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.86/906.08 = 481.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.86x = 906.08 × 481.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.86x = 436,411.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,411.02/604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.51

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