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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.71, 886.93 and 502.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.71, 886.93 and 502.97 is: 694.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.71 : 886.93 = 502.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.71/886.93 = 502.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.71x = 886.93 × 502.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.71x = 446,099.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,099.18/642.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.09

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