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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.21, 694.91 and 475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.21, 694.91 and 475.94 is: 657.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.21 : 694.91 = 475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.21/694.91 = 475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.21x = 694.91 × 475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.21x = 330,733.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,733.09/503.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.25

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