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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499, 689.83 and 453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499, 689.83 and 453.44 is: 626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499 : 689.83 = 453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499/689.83 = 453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499x = 689.83 × 453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499x = 312,796.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,796.52/499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.85

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