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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.65, 837.99 and 483.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.65, 837.99 and 483.72 is: 667.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.65 : 837.99 = 483.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.65/837.99 = 483.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.65x = 837.99 × 483.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.65x = 405,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,352.52/607.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.08

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