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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.76, 689.40 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.76, 689.40 and 325.04 is: 448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.76 : 689.40 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.76/689.40 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.76x = 689.40 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.76x = 224,082.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,082.58/499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.38

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