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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.29, 837.18 and 420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.29, 837.18 and 420.50 is: 579.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.29 : 837.18 = 420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.29/837.18 = 420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.29x = 837.18 × 420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.29x = 352,030.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,030.00/607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.67

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