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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.44, 936.96 and 502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.44, 936.96 and 502.10 is: 692.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.44 : 936.96 = 502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.44/936.96 = 502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.44x = 936.96 × 502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.44x = 470,447.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,447.62/679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.40

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