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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.20, 688.50 and 321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.20, 688.50 and 321.96 is: 444.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.20 : 688.50 = 321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.20/688.50 = 321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.20x = 688.50 × 321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.20x = 221,669.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,669.46/499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.05

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