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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.92, 690.12 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.92, 690.12 and 325.32 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.92 : 690.12 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.92/690.12 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.92x = 690.12 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.92x = 224,509.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,509.84/499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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