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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.14, 688.86 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.14, 688.86 and 312.66 is: 431.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.14 : 688.86 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.14/688.86 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.14x = 688.86 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.14x = 215,378.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,378.97/499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.50

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