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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.12, 837.87 and 474.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.12, 837.87 and 474.51 is: 654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.12 : 837.87 = 474.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.12/837.87 = 474.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.12x = 837.87 × 474.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.12x = 397,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,575.68/607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.85

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