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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.70, 688.84 and 394.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.70, 688.84 and 394.61 is: 543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.70 : 688.84 = 394.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.70/688.84 = 394.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.70x = 688.84 × 394.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.70x = 271,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,818.72/499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.96

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