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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.94, 838.56 and 483.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.94, 838.56 and 483.42 is: 666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.94 : 838.56 = 483.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.94/838.56 = 483.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.94x = 838.56 × 483.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.94x = 405,376.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,376.68/607.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.80

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