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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 690.08 and 495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 690.08 and 495.68 is: 684.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 690.08 = 495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/690.08 = 495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 690.08 × 495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 342,058.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,058.85/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.78

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