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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.76, 843.30 and 479.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.76, 843.30 and 479.54 is: 662.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.76 : 843.30 = 479.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.76/843.30 = 479.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.76x = 843.30 × 479.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.76x = 404,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,396.08/610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.12

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