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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 832.86 and 499.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.40, 832.86 and 499.19 is: 687.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.40 : 832.86 = 499.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.40/832.86 = 499.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.40x = 832.86 × 499.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.40x = 415,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,751.22/604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.88

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