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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.45, 693.17 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.45, 693.17 and 336.68 is: 464.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.45 : 693.17 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.45/693.17 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.45x = 693.17 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.45x = 233,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,371.33/502.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.47

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