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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.31, 753.02 and 404.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.31, 753.02 and 404.63 is: 606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.31 : 753.02 = 404.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.31/753.02 = 404.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.31x = 753.02 × 404.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.31x = 304,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,694.34/502.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.59

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