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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.15, 841.68 and 499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.15, 841.68 and 499.80 is: 690.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.15 : 841.68 = 499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.15/841.68 = 499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.15x = 841.68 × 499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.15x = 420,671.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,671.66/609.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.59

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