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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 840.38 and 477.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 840.38 and 477.72 is: 659.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 840.38 = 477.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/840.38 = 477.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 840.38 × 477.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 401,463.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,463.95/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.28

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