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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.73, 689.69 and 313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.73, 689.69 and 313.23 is: 432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.73 : 689.69 = 313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.73/689.69 = 313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.73x = 689.69 × 313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.73x = 216,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,030.03/499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.29

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