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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.73, 693.13 and 413.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.73, 693.13 and 413.90 is: 570.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.73 : 693.13 = 413.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.73/693.13 = 413.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.73x = 693.13 × 413.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.73x = 286,884.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,884.44/502.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.65

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