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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.17, 688.71 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.17, 688.71 and 312.66 is: 431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.17 : 688.71 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.17/688.71 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.17x = 688.71 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.17x = 215,332.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,332.07/499.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.38

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