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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.46, 837.74 and 514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.46, 837.74 and 514.40 is: 709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.46 : 837.74 = 514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.46/837.74 = 514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.46x = 837.74 × 514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.46x = 430,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,930.88/607.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.40

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