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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.82, 690.01 and 313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.82, 690.01 and 313.58 is: 432.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.82 : 690.01 = 313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.82/690.01 = 313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.82x = 690.01 × 313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.82x = 216,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,374.81/499.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.90

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