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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.18, 688.50 and 322.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.18, 688.50 and 322.03 is: 444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.18 : 688.50 = 322.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.18/688.50 = 322.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.18x = 688.50 × 322.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.18x = 221,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,717.66/499.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.16

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