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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.51, 688.71 and 473.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.51, 688.71 and 473.41 is: 652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.51 : 688.71 = 473.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.51/688.71 = 473.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.51x = 688.71 × 473.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.51x = 326,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,042.20/499.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.72

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