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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.21, 692.15 and 473.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.21, 692.15 and 473.94 is: 654.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.21 : 692.15 = 473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.21/692.15 = 473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.21x = 692.15 × 473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.21x = 328,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,035.20/501.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.49

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