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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.12, 689.10 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.12, 689.10 and 322.16 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.12 : 689.10 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.12/689.10 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.12x = 689.10 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.12x = 222,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,002.18/499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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