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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.43, 836.79 and 483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.43, 836.79 and 483.05 is: 665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.43 : 836.79 = 483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.43/836.79 = 483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.43x = 836.79 × 483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.43x = 404,211.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,211.41/607.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.45

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