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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.93, 837.48 and 483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.93, 837.48 and 483.55 is: 666.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.93 : 837.48 = 483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.93/837.48 = 483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.93x = 837.48 × 483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.93x = 404,963.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,963.45/607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.14

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