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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 839.88 and 477.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 839.88 and 477.96 is: 659.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 839.88 = 477.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/839.88 = 477.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 839.88 × 477.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 401,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,429.04/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.55

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