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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.70, 838.89 and 498.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.70, 838.89 and 498.35 is: 687.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.70 : 838.89 = 498.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.70/838.89 = 498.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.70x = 838.89 × 498.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.70x = 418,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,060.83/607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.94

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