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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.68, 753.48 and 459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.68, 753.48 and 459.36 is: 692.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.68 : 753.48 = 459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.68/753.48 = 459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.68x = 753.48 × 459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.68x = 346,118.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,118.57/499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.68

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