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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.32, 688.73 and 433.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.32, 688.73 and 433.71 is: 598.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.32 : 688.73 = 433.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.32/688.73 = 433.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.32x = 688.73 × 433.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.32x = 298,706.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,706.92/499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.23

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