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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.54, 839.36 and 477.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.54, 839.36 and 477.32 is: 658.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.54 : 839.36 = 477.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.54/839.36 = 477.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.54x = 839.36 × 477.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.54x = 400,640.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,640.31/608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.37

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