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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 689.58 and 313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 689.58 and 313.10 is: 432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 689.58 = 313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/689.58 = 313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 689.58 × 313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 215,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,907.50/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.23

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