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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.70, 838.02 and 508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.70, 838.02 and 508.96 is: 703.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.70 : 838.02 = 508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.70/838.02 = 508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.70x = 838.02 × 508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.70x = 426,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,518.66/606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.01

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