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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.98, 499.17 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.98, 499.17 and 323.96 is: 482.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.98 : 499.17 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.98/499.17 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.98x = 499.17 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.98x = 161,708.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,708.62/334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.74

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