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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.28, 850.94 and 506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.28, 850.94 and 506.58 is: 698.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.28 : 850.94 = 506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.28/850.94 = 506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.28x = 850.94 × 506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.28x = 431,069.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,069.19/617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.34

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