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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.29, 837.30 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.29, 837.30 and 502.80 is: 693.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.29 : 837.30 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.29/837.30 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.29x = 837.30 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.29x = 420,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,994.44/607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.23

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