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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.96, 836.93 and 481.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.96, 836.93 and 481.21 is: 663.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.96 : 836.93 = 481.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.96/836.93 = 481.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.96x = 836.93 × 481.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.96x = 402,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,738.20/606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.53

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