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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.93, 689.59 and 300.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.93, 689.59 and 300.71 is: 414.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.93 : 689.59 = 300.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.93/689.59 = 300.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.93x = 689.59 × 300.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.93x = 207,367.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,367.86/499.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.79

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