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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.99, 690.12 and 435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.99, 690.12 and 435.38 is: 599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.99 : 690.12 = 435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.99/690.12 = 435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.99x = 690.12 × 435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.99x = 300,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,461.00/500.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.74

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