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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.04, 1,268.30 and 499.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.04, 1,268.30 and 499.41 is: 689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.04 : 1,268.30 = 499.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.04/1,268.30 = 499.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.04x = 1,268.30 × 499.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.04x = 633,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,401.70/919.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.20

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