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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.41, 839.30 and 477.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.41, 839.30 and 477.41 is: 659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.41 : 839.30 = 477.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.41/839.30 = 477.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.41x = 839.30 × 477.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.41x = 400,683.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,683.63/607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.66

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