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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.94, 694.41 and 414.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.94, 694.41 and 414.53 is: 572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.94 : 694.41 = 414.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.94/694.41 = 414.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.94x = 694.41 × 414.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.94x = 287,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,853.78/502.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.34

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