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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.89, 689.54 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.89, 689.54 and 325.47 is: 448.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.89 : 689.54 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.89/689.54 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.89x = 689.54 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.89x = 224,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,422.96/499.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.94

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