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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.09, 700.16 and 499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.09, 700.16 and 499.02 is: 689.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.09 : 700.16 = 499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.09/700.16 = 499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.09x = 700.16 × 499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.09x = 349,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,393.84/507.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.02

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