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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.83, 694.80 and 418.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.83, 694.80 and 418.68 is: 578.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.83 : 694.80 = 418.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.83/694.80 = 418.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.83x = 694.80 × 418.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.83x = 290,898.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,898.86/502.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.52

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