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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.44, 689.54 and 322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.44, 689.54 and 322.70 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.44 : 689.54 = 322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.44/689.54 = 322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.44x = 689.54 × 322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.44x = 222,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,514.56/499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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