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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.50, 949.68 and 502.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.50, 949.68 and 502.56 is: 693.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.50 : 949.68 = 502.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.50/949.68 = 502.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.50x = 949.68 × 502.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.50x = 477,271.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,271.18/688.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.20

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