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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.86, 689.17 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.86, 689.17 and 322.52 is: 444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.86 : 689.17 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.86/689.17 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.86x = 689.17 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.86x = 222,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,270.82/499.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.67

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