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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 689.49 and 322.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 689.49 and 322.51 is: 445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 689.49 = 322.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/689.49 = 322.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 689.49 × 322.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 222,367.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,367.42/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.16

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