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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.08, 838.55 and 502.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.08, 838.55 and 502.59 is: 694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.08 : 838.55 = 502.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.08/838.55 = 502.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.08x = 838.55 × 502.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.08x = 421,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,444.33/607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.22

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