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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.31, 1,268.63 and 499.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.31, 1,268.63 and 499.65 is: 689.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.31 : 1,268.63 = 499.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.31/1,268.63 = 499.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.31x = 1,268.63 × 499.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.31x = 633,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,868.48/919.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.51

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