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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.44, 837.84 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.44, 837.84 and 515.04 is: 710.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.44 : 837.84 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.44/837.84 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.44x = 837.84 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.44x = 431,521.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,521.11/607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.39

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