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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 816.67 and 503.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 816.67 and 503.85 is: 694.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 816.67 = 503.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/816.67 = 503.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 816.67 × 503.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 411,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,476.66/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.26

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