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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.92, 688.56 and 429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.92, 688.56 and 429.84 is: 592.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.92 : 688.56 = 429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.92/688.56 = 429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.92x = 688.56 × 429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.92x = 295,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,970.63/499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.04

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