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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.31, 839.57 and 478.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.31, 839.57 and 478.31 is: 660.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.31 : 839.57 = 478.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.31/839.57 = 478.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.31x = 839.57 × 478.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.31x = 401,568.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,568.14/608.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.14

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