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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 829.24 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 829.24 and 507.84 is: 700.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 829.24 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/829.24 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 829.24 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 421,121.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,121.24/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.19

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