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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.84, 796.27 and 507.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.84, 796.27 and 507.62 is: 698.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.84 : 796.27 = 507.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.84/796.27 = 507.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.84x = 796.27 × 507.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.84x = 404,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,202.58/578.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.30

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