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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.32, 688.08 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.32, 688.08 and 406.32 is: 559.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.32 : 688.08 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.32/688.08 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.32x = 688.08 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.32x = 279,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,580.67/499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.92

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