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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.77, 838.73 and 475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.77, 838.73 and 475.14 is: 655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.77 : 838.73 = 475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.77/838.73 = 475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.77x = 838.73 × 475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.77x = 398,514.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,514.17/607.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.70

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