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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.46, 835.80 and 512.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.46, 835.80 and 512.60 is: 705.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.46 : 835.80 = 512.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.46/835.80 = 512.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.46x = 835.80 × 512.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.46x = 428,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,431.08/607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.28

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