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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.22, 831.18 and 503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.22, 831.18 and 503.80 is: 695.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.22 : 831.18 = 503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.22/831.18 = 503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.22x = 831.18 × 503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.22x = 418,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,748.48/602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.34

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