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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.68, 933.96 and 502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.68, 933.96 and 502.96 is: 693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.68 : 933.96 = 502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.68/933.96 = 502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.68x = 933.96 × 502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.68x = 469,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,744.52/677.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.17

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