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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.22, 692.61 and 414.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.22, 692.61 and 414.74 is: 571.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.22 : 692.61 = 414.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.22/692.61 = 414.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.22x = 692.61 × 414.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.22x = 287,253.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,253.07/502.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.97

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