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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.92, 689.91 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.92, 689.91 and 329.52 is: 454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.92 : 689.91 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.92/689.91 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.92x = 689.91 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.92x = 227,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,339.14/499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.75

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