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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.15, 689.22 and 406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.15, 689.22 and 406.59 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.15 : 689.22 = 406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.15/689.22 = 406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.15x = 689.22 × 406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.15x = 280,229.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,229.96/500.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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