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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.83, 690.20 and 313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.83, 690.20 and 313.64 is: 433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.83 : 690.20 = 313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.83/690.20 = 313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.83x = 690.20 × 313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.83x = 216,476.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,476.84/499.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.10

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