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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.70, 685.43 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.70, 685.43 and 322.14 is: 444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.70 : 685.43 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.70/685.43 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.70x = 685.43 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.70x = 220,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,802.81/496.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.54

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