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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.02, 688.32 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.02, 688.32 and 322.20 is: 444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.02 : 688.32 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.02/688.32 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.02x = 688.32 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.02x = 221,776.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,776.70/499.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.42

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