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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.60, 687.56 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.60, 687.56 and 411.60 is: 566.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.60 : 687.56 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.60/687.56 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.60x = 687.56 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.60x = 282,999.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,999.70/499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.45

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