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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.08, 687.69 and 400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.08, 687.69 and 400.44 is: 551.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.08 : 687.69 = 400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.08/687.69 = 400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.08x = 687.69 × 400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.08x = 275,378.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,378.58/499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.77

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