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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.51, 688.67 and 322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.51, 688.67 and 322.15 is: 444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.51 : 688.67 = 322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.51/688.67 = 322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.51x = 688.67 × 322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.51x = 221,853.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,853.43/499.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.15

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