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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 693.30 and 469.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 693.30 and 469.36 is: 648.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 693.30 = 469.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/693.30 = 469.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 693.30 × 469.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 325,407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,407.29/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.53

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