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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.62, 835.09 and 479.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.62, 835.09 and 479.37 is: 661.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.62 : 835.09 = 479.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.62/835.09 = 479.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.62x = 835.09 × 479.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.62x = 400,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,317.09/605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.00

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