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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.95, 689.19 and 429.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.95, 689.19 and 429.66 is: 592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.95 : 689.19 = 429.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.95/689.19 = 429.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.95x = 689.19 × 429.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.95x = 296,117.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,117.38/499.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.29

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