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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.52, 838.96 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.52, 838.96 and 483.12 is: 667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.52 : 838.96 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.52/838.96 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.52x = 838.96 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.52x = 405,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,318.36/607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.17

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