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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.12, 688.48 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.12, 688.48 and 319.34 is: 440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.12 : 688.48 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.12/688.48 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.12x = 688.48 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.12x = 219,860.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,860.13/499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.50

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