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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.78, 690.15 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.78, 690.15 and 325.54 is: 449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.78 : 690.15 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.78/690.15 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.78x = 690.15 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.78x = 224,671.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,671.43/499.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.54

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