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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.95, 841.91 and 499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.95, 841.91 and 499.68 is: 689.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.95 : 841.91 = 499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.95/841.91 = 499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.95x = 841.91 × 499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.95x = 420,683.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,683.09/609.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.71

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