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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.09, 834.89 and 481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.09, 834.89 and 481.16 is: 663.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.09 : 834.89 = 481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.09/834.89 = 481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.09x = 834.89 × 481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.09x = 401,709.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,709.09/605.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.89

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