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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.90, 694.09 and 316.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.90, 694.09 and 316.45 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.90 : 694.09 = 316.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.90/694.09 = 316.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.90x = 694.09 × 316.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.90x = 219,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,648.34/502.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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