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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.42, 689.58 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.42, 689.58 and 313.18 is: 432.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.42 : 689.58 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.42/689.58 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.42x = 689.58 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.42x = 215,962.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,962.66/499.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.43

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