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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.28, 954.54 and 502.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.28, 954.54 and 502.83 is: 693.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.28 : 954.54 = 502.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.28/954.54 = 502.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.28x = 954.54 × 502.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.28x = 479,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,971.35/692.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.32

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