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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.45, 836.96 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.45, 836.96 and 507.52 is: 699.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.45 : 836.96 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.45/836.96 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.45x = 836.96 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.45x = 424,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,773.94/607.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.27

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