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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.07, 688.63 and 312.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.07, 688.63 and 312.59 is: 431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.07 : 688.63 = 312.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.07/688.63 = 312.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.07x = 688.63 × 312.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.07x = 215,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,258.85/499.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.32

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