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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.80, 689.64 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.80, 689.64 and 322.80 is: 445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.80 : 689.64 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.80/689.64 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.80x = 689.64 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.80x = 222,615.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,615.79/499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.41

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