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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.01, 688.74 and 324.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.01, 688.74 and 324.05 is: 447.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.01 : 688.74 = 324.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.01/688.74 = 324.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.01x = 688.74 × 324.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.01x = 223,186.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,186.20/499.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.26

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