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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 834.84 and 506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 834.84 and 506.12 is: 697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 834.84 = 506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/834.84 = 506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 834.84 × 506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 422,525.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,525.05/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.84

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