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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.20, 688.50 and 433.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.20, 688.50 and 433.59 is: 598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.20 : 688.50 = 433.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.20/688.50 = 433.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.20x = 688.50 × 433.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.20x = 298,526.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,526.72/499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.01

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