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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.66, 689.20 and 401.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.66, 689.20 and 401.65 is: 554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.66 : 689.20 = 401.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.66/689.20 = 401.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.66x = 689.20 × 401.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.66x = 276,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,817.18/499.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.01

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