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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.92, 498.72 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.92, 498.72 and 322.62 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.92 : 498.72 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.92/498.72 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.92x = 498.72 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.92x = 160,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,899.19/334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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