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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.43, 689.25 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.43, 689.25 and 325.28 is: 448.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.43 : 689.25 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.43/689.25 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.43x = 689.25 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.43x = 224,199.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,199.24/499.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.91

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