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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.91, 688.69 and 478.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.91, 688.69 and 478.04 is: 658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.91 : 688.69 = 478.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.91/688.69 = 478.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.91x = 688.69 × 478.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.91x = 329,221.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,221.37/499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.56

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