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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.28, 688.75 and 312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.28, 688.75 and 312.42 is: 430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.28 : 688.75 = 312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.28/688.75 = 312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.28x = 688.75 × 312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.28x = 215,178.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,178.49/499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.98

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