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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.40, 835.98 and 503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.40, 835.98 and 503.80 is: 694.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.40 : 835.98 = 503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.40/835.98 = 503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.40x = 835.98 × 503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.40x = 421,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,166.72/606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.54

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