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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 695.48 and 481.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 695.48 and 481.19 is: 665.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 695.48 = 481.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/695.48 = 481.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 695.48 × 481.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 334,652.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,652.14/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.42

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