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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.72, 689.70 and 313.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.72, 689.70 and 313.37 is: 432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.72 : 689.70 = 313.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.72/689.70 = 313.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.72x = 689.70 × 313.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.72x = 216,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,127.84/499.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.50

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