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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.80, 839.40 and 477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.80, 839.40 and 477.76 is: 659.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.80 : 839.40 = 477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.80/839.40 = 477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.80x = 839.40 × 477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.80x = 401,031.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,031.74/607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.81

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