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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.97, 843.53 and 478.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.97, 843.53 and 478.35 is: 660.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.97 : 843.53 = 478.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.97/843.53 = 478.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.97x = 843.53 × 478.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.97x = 403,500.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,500.18/610.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.43

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