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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.05, 841.13 and 479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.05, 841.13 and 479.01 is: 661.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.05 : 841.13 = 479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.05/841.13 = 479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.05x = 841.13 × 479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.05x = 402,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,909.68/609.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.54

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