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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.93, 833.47 and 596.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.93, 833.47 and 596.99 is: 818.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.93 : 833.47 = 596.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.93/833.47 = 596.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.93x = 833.47 × 596.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.93x = 497,573.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,573.26/607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.47

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