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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.41, 689.14 and 322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.41, 689.14 and 322.63 is: 445.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.41 : 689.14 = 322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.41/689.14 = 322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.41x = 689.14 × 322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.41x = 222,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,335.52/499.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.20

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