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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.26, 836.28 and 496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.26, 836.28 and 496.02 is: 683.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.26 : 836.28 = 496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.26/836.28 = 496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.26x = 836.28 × 496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.26x = 414,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,811.61/607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.09

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