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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.47, 693.60 and 336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.47, 693.60 and 336.63 is: 464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.47 : 693.60 = 336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.47/693.60 = 336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.47x = 693.60 × 336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.47x = 233,486.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,486.57/502.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.68

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