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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.10, 688.52 and 426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.10, 688.52 and 426.20 is: 587.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.10 : 688.52 = 426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.10/688.52 = 426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.10x = 688.52 × 426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.10x = 293,447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,447.22/499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.95

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