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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.01, 903.68 and 482.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.01, 903.68 and 482.91 is: 721.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.01 : 903.68 = 482.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.01/903.68 = 482.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.01x = 903.68 × 482.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.01x = 436,396.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,396.11/605.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.30

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