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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.71, 836.04 and 507.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.71, 836.04 and 507.31 is: 700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.71 : 836.04 = 507.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.71/836.04 = 507.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.71x = 836.04 × 507.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.71x = 424,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,131.45/605.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.22

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