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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.70, 832.70 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.70, 832.70 and 479.16 is: 660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.70 : 832.70 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.70/832.70 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.70x = 832.70 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.70x = 398,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,996.53/603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.92

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