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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.23, 966.20 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.23, 966.20 and 502.40 is: 694.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.23 : 966.20 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.23/966.20 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.23x = 966.20 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.23x = 485,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,418.78/699.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.22

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