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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 836.22 and 507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 836.22 and 507.12 is: 699.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 836.22 = 507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/836.22 = 507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 836.22 × 507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 424,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,063.89/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.22

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