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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.98, 689.69 and 325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.98, 689.69 and 325.32 is: 448.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.98 : 689.69 = 325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.98/689.69 = 325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.98x = 689.69 × 325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.98x = 224,368.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,368.32/499.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.75

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