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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.94, 689.65 and 325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.94, 689.65 and 325.10 is: 448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.94 : 689.65 = 325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.94/689.65 = 325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.94x = 689.65 × 325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.94x = 224,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,205.22/499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.46

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