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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.70, 693.98 and 316.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.70, 693.98 and 316.46 is: 436.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.70 : 693.98 = 316.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.70/693.98 = 316.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.70x = 693.98 × 316.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.70x = 219,616.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,616.91/502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.87

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