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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.67, 690.21 and 453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.67, 690.21 and 453.09 is: 625.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.67 : 690.21 = 453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.67/690.21 = 453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.67x = 690.21 × 453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.67x = 312,727.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,727.25/499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.87

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