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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.62, 821.84 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.62, 821.84 and 507.44 is: 700.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.62 : 821.84 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.62/821.84 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.62x = 821.84 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.62x = 417,027.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,027.84/595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.16

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