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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.76, 833.08 and 506.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.76, 833.08 and 506.48 is: 697.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.76 : 833.08 = 506.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.76/833.08 = 506.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.76x = 833.08 × 506.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.76x = 421,938.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,938.36/604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.70

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