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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.70, 832.29 and 479.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.70, 832.29 and 479.77 is: 661.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.70 : 832.29 = 479.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.70/832.29 = 479.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.70x = 832.29 × 479.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.70x = 399,307.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,307.77/603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.43

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