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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.78, 689.44 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.78, 689.44 and 322.68 is: 445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.78 : 689.44 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.78/689.44 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.78x = 689.44 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.78x = 222,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,468.50/499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.13

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