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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.64, 838.50 and 476.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.64, 838.50 and 476.96 is: 658.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.64 : 838.50 = 476.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.64/838.50 = 476.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.64x = 838.50 × 476.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.64x = 399,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,930.96/607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.17

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