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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.43, 843.53 and 499.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.43, 843.53 and 499.87 is: 690.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.43 : 843.53 = 499.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.43/843.53 = 499.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.43x = 843.53 × 499.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.43x = 421,655.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,655.34/610.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.75

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