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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.44, 842.79 and 478.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.44, 842.79 and 478.42 is: 659.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.44 : 842.79 = 478.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.44/842.79 = 478.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.44x = 842.79 × 478.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.44x = 403,207.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,207.59/611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.44

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