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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.78, 695.73 and 428.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.78, 695.73 and 428.98 is: 593.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.78 : 695.73 = 428.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.78/695.73 = 428.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.78x = 695.73 × 428.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.78x = 298,454.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,454.26/502.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.61

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