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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.14, 692.61 and 467.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.14, 692.61 and 467.19 is: 644.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.14 : 692.61 = 467.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.14/692.61 = 467.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.14x = 692.61 × 467.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.14x = 323,580.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,580.47/502.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.40

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