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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.91, 839.07 and 503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.91, 839.07 and 503.70 is: 694.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.91 : 839.07 = 503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.91/839.07 = 503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.91x = 839.07 × 503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.91x = 422,639.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,639.56/608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.09

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