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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.54, 840.74 and 478.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.54, 840.74 and 478.32 is: 659.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.54 : 840.74 = 478.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.54/840.74 = 478.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.54x = 840.74 × 478.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.54x = 402,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,142.76/609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.75

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