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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.39, 689.44 and 334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.39, 689.44 and 334.15 is: 461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.39 : 689.44 = 334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.39/689.44 = 334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.39x = 689.44 × 334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.39x = 230,376.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,376.38/499.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.32

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