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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.54, 698.78 and 440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.54, 698.78 and 440.07 is: 607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.54 : 698.78 = 440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.54/698.78 = 440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.54x = 698.78 × 440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.54x = 307,512.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,512.11/506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.08

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