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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.70, 694.28 and 336.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.70, 694.28 and 336.62 is: 464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.70 : 694.28 = 336.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.70/694.28 = 336.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.70x = 694.28 × 336.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.70x = 233,711.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,711.11/502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.92

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