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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.98, 693.86 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.98, 693.86 and 335.22 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.98 : 693.86 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.98/693.86 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.98x = 693.86 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.98x = 232,594.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,594.07/502.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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