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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.68, 689.40 and 344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.68, 689.40 and 344.52 is: 475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.68 : 689.40 = 344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.68/689.40 = 344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.68x = 689.40 × 344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.68x = 237,512.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,512.09/499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.33

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