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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.98, 693.66 and 451.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.98, 693.66 and 451.34 is: 622.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.98 : 693.66 = 451.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.98/693.66 = 451.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.98x = 693.66 × 451.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.98x = 313,076.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,076.50/502.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.44

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