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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 833.00 and 499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 833.00 and 499.16 is: 688.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 833.00 = 499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/833.00 = 499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 833.00 × 499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 415,803.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,803.61/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.12

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