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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.92, 689.64 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.92, 689.64 and 413.28 is: 570.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.92 : 689.64 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.92/689.64 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.92x = 689.64 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.92x = 285,014.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,014.42/499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.12

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