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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.04, 838.55 and 476.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.04, 838.55 and 476.82 is: 657.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.04 : 838.55 = 476.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.04/838.55 = 476.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.04x = 838.55 × 476.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.04x = 399,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,838.60/608.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.59

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