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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.82, 690.07 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.82, 690.07 and 322.88 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.82 : 690.07 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.82/690.07 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.82x = 690.07 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.82x = 222,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,805.54/499.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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