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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.36, 690.96 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.36, 690.96 and 434.08 is: 600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.36 : 690.96 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.36/690.96 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.36x = 690.96 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.36x = 299,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,931.92/499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.63

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