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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.70, 689.31 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.70, 689.31 and 322.52 is: 444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.70 : 689.31 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.70/689.31 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.70x = 689.31 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.70x = 222,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,312.81/499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.89

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