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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.80, 828.63 and 507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.80, 828.63 and 507.80 is: 700.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.80 : 828.63 = 507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.80/828.63 = 507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.80x = 828.63 × 507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.80x = 420,778.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,778.31/600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.36

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