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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.99, 842.42 and 506.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.99, 842.42 and 506.19 is: 697.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.99 : 842.42 = 506.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.99/842.42 = 506.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.99x = 842.42 × 506.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.99x = 426,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,425.85/610.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.93

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