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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.48, 855.96 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.48, 855.96 and 481.52 is: 664.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.48 : 855.96 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.48/855.96 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.48x = 855.96 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.48x = 412,161.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,161.86/620.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.26

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