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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.90, 837.92 and 476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.90, 837.92 and 476.68 is: 657.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.90 : 837.92 = 476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.90/837.92 = 476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.90x = 837.92 × 476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.90x = 399,419.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,419.71/607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.05

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