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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.03, 846.66 and 481.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.03, 846.66 and 481.81 is: 665.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.03 : 846.66 = 481.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.03/846.66 = 481.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.03x = 846.66 × 481.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.03x = 407,929.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,929.25/613.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.43

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