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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.92, 690.46 and 313.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.92, 690.46 and 313.57 is: 433.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.92 : 690.46 = 313.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.92/690.46 = 313.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.92x = 690.46 × 313.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.92x = 216,507.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,507.54/499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.08

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