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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.16, 838.41 and 475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.16, 838.41 and 475.94 is: 657.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.16 : 838.41 = 475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.16/838.41 = 475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.16x = 838.41 × 475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.16x = 399,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,032.86/607.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.21

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