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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.14, 688.73 and 312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.14, 688.73 and 312.56 is: 431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.14 : 688.73 = 312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.14/688.73 = 312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.14x = 688.73 × 312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.14x = 215,269.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,269.88/499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.28

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