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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.99, 837.27 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.99, 837.27 and 482.72 is: 666.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.99 : 837.27 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.99/837.27 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.99x = 837.27 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.99x = 404,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,162.79/605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.94

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