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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.88, 690.48 and 430.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.88, 690.48 and 430.64 is: 594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.88 : 690.48 = 430.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.88/690.48 = 430.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.88x = 690.48 × 430.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.88x = 297,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,348.31/499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.84

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