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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.15, 688.20 and 429.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.15, 688.20 and 429.07 is: 591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.15 : 688.20 = 429.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.15/688.20 = 429.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.15x = 688.20 × 429.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.15x = 295,285.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,285.97/499.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.58

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