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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.03, 909.50 and 477.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.03, 909.50 and 477.86 is: 715.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.03 : 909.50 = 477.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.03/909.50 = 477.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.03x = 909.50 × 477.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.03x = 434,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,606.73/607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.96

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