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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.13, 689 and 324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.13, 689 and 324.98 is: 448.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.13 : 689 = 324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.13/689 = 324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.13x = 689 × 324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.13x = 223,911.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,911.22/499.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.60

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