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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.95, 839.65 and 475.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.95, 839.65 and 475.91 is: 656.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.95 : 839.65 = 475.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.95/839.65 = 475.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.95x = 839.65 × 475.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.95x = 399,591.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,591.25/608.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.20

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