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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.65, 689.49 and 313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.65, 689.49 and 313.08 is: 432.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.65 : 689.49 = 313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.65/689.49 = 313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.65x = 689.49 × 313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.65x = 215,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,865.53/499.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.03

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