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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 692.96 and 439.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 692.96 and 439.97 is: 607.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 692.96 = 439.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/692.96 = 439.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 692.96 × 439.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 304,875.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,875.95/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.08

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