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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.92, 838.65 and 474.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.92, 838.65 and 474.90 is: 655.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.92 : 838.65 = 474.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.92/838.65 = 474.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.92x = 838.65 × 474.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.92x = 398,274.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,274.89/607.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.14

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