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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.46, 844.05 and 478.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.46, 844.05 and 478.35 is: 660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.46 : 844.05 = 478.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.46/844.05 = 478.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.46x = 844.05 × 478.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.46x = 403,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,751.32/611.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.31

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