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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.98, 839.49 and 476.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.98, 839.49 and 476.76 is: 658.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.98 : 839.49 = 476.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.98/839.49 = 476.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.98x = 839.49 × 476.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.98x = 400,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,235.25/607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.30

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