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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.35, 835.54 and 496.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.35, 835.54 and 496.59 is: 683.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.35 : 835.54 = 496.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.35/835.54 = 496.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.35x = 835.54 × 496.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.35x = 414,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,920.81/607.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.17

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