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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.46, 688.46 and 381.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.46, 688.46 and 381.04 is: 525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.46 : 688.46 = 381.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.46/688.46 = 381.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.46x = 688.46 × 381.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.46x = 262,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,330.80/499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.23

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