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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.26, 688.08 and 441.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.26, 688.08 and 441.98 is: 609.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.26 : 688.08 = 441.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.26/688.08 = 441.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.26x = 688.08 × 441.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.26x = 304,114.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,114.16/499.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.13

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