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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.17, 688.51 and 457.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.17, 688.51 and 457.86 is: 631.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.17 : 688.51 = 457.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.17/688.51 = 457.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.17x = 688.51 × 457.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.17x = 315,241.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,241.19/499.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.53

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