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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.91, 689.76 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.91, 689.76 and 313.34 is: 432.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.91 : 689.76 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.91/689.76 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.91x = 689.76 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.91x = 216,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,125.95/499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.33

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