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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.68, 689.92 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.68, 689.92 and 325.12 is: 448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.68 : 689.92 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.68/689.92 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.68x = 689.92 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.68x = 224,306.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,306.79/499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.90

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