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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.91, 689.78 and 322.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.91, 689.78 and 322.81 is: 445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.91 : 689.78 = 322.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.91/689.78 = 322.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.91x = 689.78 × 322.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.91x = 222,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,666.96/499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.42

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