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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.69, 845.64 and 481.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.69, 845.64 and 481.47 is: 664.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.69 : 845.64 = 481.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.69/845.64 = 481.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.69x = 845.64 × 481.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.69x = 407,150.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,150.29/612.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.53

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