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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.67, 690.03 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.67, 690.03 and 325.34 is: 449.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.67 : 690.03 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.67/690.03 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.67x = 690.03 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.67x = 224,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,490.91/499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.28

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