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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.11, 694.41 and 496.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.11, 694.41 and 496.65 is: 686.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.11 : 694.41 = 496.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.11/694.41 = 496.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.11x = 694.41 × 496.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.11x = 344,878.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,878.73/502.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.86

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