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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.65, 835.23 and 481.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.65, 835.23 and 481.72 is: 664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.65 : 835.23 = 481.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.65/835.23 = 481.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.65x = 835.23 × 481.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.65x = 402,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,345.57/605.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.32

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