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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.70, 693.91 and 306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.70, 693.91 and 306.22 is: 422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.70 : 693.91 = 306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.70/693.91 = 306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.70x = 693.91 × 306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.70x = 212,489.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,489.12/502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.70

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