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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 689.32 and 313.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 689.32 and 313.11 is: 432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 689.32 = 313.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/689.32 = 313.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 689.32 × 313.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 215,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,832.20/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.08

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