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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.24, 842.60 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.24, 842.60 and 479 is: 661.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.24 : 842.60 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.24/842.60 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.24x = 842.60 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.24x = 403,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,605.40/610.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.39

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