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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.21, 814.68 and 502.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.21, 814.68 and 502.41 is: 692.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.21 : 814.68 = 502.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.21/814.68 = 502.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.21x = 814.68 × 502.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.21x = 409,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,303.38/591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.31

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