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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.88, 845.28 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.88, 845.28 and 502.80 is: 694.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.88 : 845.28 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.88/845.28 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.88x = 845.28 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.88x = 425,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,006.78/611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.59

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