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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.93, 688.46 and 498.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.93, 688.46 and 498.41 is: 686.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.93 : 688.46 = 498.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.93/688.46 = 498.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.93x = 688.46 × 498.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.93x = 343,135.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,135.35/499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.37

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