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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.33, 688.60 and 312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.33, 688.60 and 312.56 is: 431.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.33 : 688.60 = 312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.33/688.60 = 312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.33x = 688.60 × 312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.33x = 215,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,228.82/499.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.04

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