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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.47, 693.15 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.47, 693.15 and 316.17 is: 436.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.47 : 693.15 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.47/693.15 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.47x = 693.15 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.47x = 219,153.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,153.24/502.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.15

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