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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.96, 689.52 and 421.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.96, 689.52 and 421.66 is: 581.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.96 : 689.52 = 421.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.96/689.52 = 421.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.96x = 689.52 × 421.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.96x = 290,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,743.00/499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.53

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