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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.21, 837.40 and 482.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.21, 837.40 and 482.66 is: 665.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.21 : 837.40 = 482.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.21/837.40 = 482.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.21x = 837.40 × 482.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.21x = 404,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,179.48/607.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.63

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