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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.67, 689.64 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.67, 689.64 and 313.32 is: 432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.67 : 689.64 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.67/689.64 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.67x = 689.64 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.67x = 216,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,079.42/499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.44

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