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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.03, 841.14 and 477.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.03, 841.14 and 477.81 is: 659.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.03 : 841.14 = 477.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.03/841.14 = 477.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.03x = 841.14 × 477.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.03x = 401,905.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,905.10/609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.91

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