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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.73, 693.95 and 488.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.73, 693.95 and 488.85 is: 674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.73 : 693.95 = 488.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.73/693.95 = 488.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.73x = 693.95 × 488.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.73x = 339,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,240.41/502.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.80

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