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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.22, 687.70 and 463.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.22, 687.70 and 463.78 is: 638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.22 : 687.70 = 463.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.22/687.70 = 463.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.22x = 687.70 × 463.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.22x = 318,941.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,941.51/499.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.88

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