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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.07, 936.54 and 502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.07, 936.54 and 502.08 is: 692.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.07 : 936.54 = 502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.07/936.54 = 502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.07x = 936.54 × 502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.07x = 470,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,218.00/679.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.45

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