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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.01, 688.08 and 409.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.01, 688.08 and 409.01 is: 563.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.01 : 688.08 = 409.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.01/688.08 = 409.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.01x = 688.08 × 409.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.01x = 281,431.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,431.60/499.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.98

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