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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.43, 685.11 and 322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.43, 685.11 and 322.28 is: 444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.43 : 685.11 = 322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.43/685.11 = 322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.43x = 685.11 × 322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.43x = 220,797.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,797.25/496.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.77

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