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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.21, 834.65 and 480.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.21, 834.65 and 480.66 is: 662.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.21 : 834.65 = 480.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.21/834.65 = 480.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.21x = 834.65 × 480.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.21x = 401,180.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,180.47/605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.88

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