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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.84, 845.76 and 507.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.84, 845.76 and 507.90 is: 700.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.84 : 845.76 = 507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.84/845.76 = 507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.84x = 845.76 × 507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.84x = 429,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,561.50/612.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.94

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