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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.27, 838.04 and 474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.27, 838.04 and 474.64 is: 655.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.27 : 838.04 = 474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.27/838.04 = 474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.27x = 838.04 × 474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.27x = 397,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,767.31/607.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.01

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