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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.90, 832.41 and 506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.90, 832.41 and 506.70 is: 698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.90 : 832.41 = 506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.90/832.41 = 506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.90x = 832.41 × 506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.90x = 421,782.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,782.15/603.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.43

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