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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.42, 701.62 and 499.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.42, 701.62 and 499.18 is: 690.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.42 : 701.62 = 499.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.42/701.62 = 499.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.42x = 701.62 × 499.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.42x = 350,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,234.67/507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.23

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