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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.02, 690.49 and 433.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.02, 690.49 and 433.41 is: 599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.02 : 690.49 = 433.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.02/690.49 = 433.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.02x = 690.49 × 433.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.02x = 299,265.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,265.27/499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.71

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