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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 839.52 and 477.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 839.52 and 477.68 is: 659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 839.52 = 477.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/839.52 = 477.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 839.52 × 477.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 401,021.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,021.91/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.40

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