Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.59, 696.50 and 492.87
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 502.59, 696.50 and 492.87 is: 683.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502.59 : 696.50 = 492.87 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502.59/696.50 = 492.87/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502.59x = 696.50 × 492.87 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502.59x = 343,283.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,283.96/502.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683.03
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