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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.89, 693.29 and 477.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.89, 693.29 and 477.59 is: 659.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.89 : 693.29 = 477.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.89/693.29 = 477.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.89x = 693.29 × 477.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.89x = 331,106.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,106.10/501.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.73

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