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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.04, 688.44 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.04, 688.44 and 324.32 is: 447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.04 : 688.44 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.04/688.44 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.04x = 688.44 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.04x = 223,274.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,274.86/499.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.41

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