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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.98, 845.36 and 502.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.98, 845.36 and 502.63 is: 694.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.98 : 845.36 = 502.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.98/845.36 = 502.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.98x = 845.36 × 502.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.98x = 424,903.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,903.30/611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.31

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