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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.28, 840.74 and 479.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.28, 840.74 and 479.08 is: 659.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.28 : 840.74 = 479.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.28/840.74 = 479.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.28x = 840.74 × 479.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.28x = 402,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,781.72/610.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.99

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