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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.25, 689.41 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.25, 689.41 and 313.07 is: 432.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.25 : 689.41 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.25/689.41 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.25x = 689.41 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.25x = 215,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,829.36/499.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.31

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