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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.93, 702.32 and 499.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.93, 702.32 and 499.69 is: 690.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.93 : 702.32 = 499.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.93/702.32 = 499.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.93x = 702.32 × 499.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.93x = 350,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,942.28/507.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.93

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