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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.34, 693.77 and 484.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.34, 693.77 and 484.11 is: 668.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.34 : 693.77 = 484.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.34/693.77 = 484.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.34x = 693.77 × 484.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.34x = 335,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,858.57/502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.59

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