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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.88, 842.38 and 500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.88, 842.38 and 500 is: 689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.88 : 842.38 = 500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.88/842.38 = 500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.88x = 842.38 × 500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.88x = 421,190
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,190/610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.48

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