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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.96, 693.48 and 492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.96, 693.48 and 492.16 is: 678.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.96 : 693.48 = 492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.96/693.48 = 492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.96x = 693.48 × 492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.96x = 341,303.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,303.12/502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.59

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