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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.73, 693.96 and 488.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.73, 693.96 and 488.86 is: 674.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.73 : 693.96 = 488.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.73/693.96 = 488.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.73x = 693.96 × 488.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.73x = 339,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,243.37/502.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.81

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