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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 842.40 and 500.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 842.40 and 500.72 is: 690.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 842.40 = 500.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/842.40 = 500.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 842.40 × 500.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 421,802.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,802.32/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.64

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