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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.68, 830.21 and 477.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.68, 830.21 and 477.61 is: 659.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.68 : 830.21 = 477.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.68/830.21 = 477.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.68x = 830.21 × 477.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.68x = 396,516.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,516.60/601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.02

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