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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.95, 854.85 and 507.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.95, 854.85 and 507.57 is: 699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.95 : 854.85 = 507.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.95/854.85 = 507.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.95x = 854.85 × 507.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.95x = 433,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,896.21/619.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.89

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