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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.16, 933.57 and 502.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.16, 933.57 and 502.92 is: 693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.16 : 933.57 = 502.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.16/933.57 = 502.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.16x = 933.57 × 502.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.16x = 469,511.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,511.02/677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.35

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