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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.73, 845.02 and 481.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.73, 845.02 and 481.51 is: 664.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.73 : 845.02 = 481.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.73/845.02 = 481.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.73x = 845.02 × 481.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.73x = 406,885.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,885.58/612.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.05

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