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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.17, 844.83 and 481.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.17, 844.83 and 481.95 is: 664.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.17 : 844.83 = 481.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.17/844.83 = 481.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.17x = 844.83 × 481.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.17x = 407,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,165.82/613.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.03

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