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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.59, 832.82 and 479.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.59, 832.82 and 479.66 is: 661.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.59 : 832.82 = 479.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.59/832.82 = 479.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.59x = 832.82 × 479.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.59x = 399,463.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,463.88/603.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.82

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