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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.48, 692.64 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.48, 692.64 and 403.08 is: 556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.48 : 692.64 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.48/692.64 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.48x = 692.64 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.48x = 279,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,189.33/501.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.73

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