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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.94, 689.93 and 416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.94, 689.93 and 416.90 is: 575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.94 : 689.93 = 416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.94/689.93 = 416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.94x = 689.93 × 416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.94x = 287,626.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,626.28/499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.33

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