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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.83, 689.56 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.83, 689.56 and 437.64 is: 603.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.83 : 689.56 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.83/689.56 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.83x = 689.56 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.83x = 301,779.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,779.04/499.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.76

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