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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.60, 686.66 and 441.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.60, 686.66 and 441.04 is: 606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.60 : 686.66 = 441.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.60/686.66 = 441.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.60x = 686.66 × 441.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.60x = 302,844.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,844.53/499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.17

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