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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.82, 693.45 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.82, 693.45 and 336.90 is: 464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.82 : 693.45 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.82/693.45 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.82x = 693.45 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.82x = 233,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,623.31/502.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.63

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