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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.47, 800.67 and 502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.47, 800.67 and 502.64 is: 692.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.47 : 800.67 = 502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.47/800.67 = 502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.47x = 800.67 × 502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.47x = 402,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,450.77/581.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.13

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