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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.72, 837.66 and 502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.72, 837.66 and 502.96 is: 693.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.72 : 837.66 = 502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.72/837.66 = 502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.72x = 837.66 × 502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.72x = 421,309.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,309.47/607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.26

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