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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.81, 693.56 and 440.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.81, 693.56 and 440.64 is: 607.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.81 : 693.56 = 440.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.81/693.56 = 440.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.81x = 693.56 × 440.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.81x = 305,611.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,611.38/502.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.81

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