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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 698.86 and 499.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 698.86 and 499.18 is: 689.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 698.86 = 499.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/698.86 = 499.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 698.86 × 499.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 348,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,856.93/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.44

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