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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.93, 700.94 and 498.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.93, 700.94 and 498.69 is: 689.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.93 : 700.94 = 498.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.93/700.94 = 498.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.93x = 700.94 × 498.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.93x = 349,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,549.28/506.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.55

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