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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.72, 685.80 and 322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.72, 685.80 and 322.32 is: 445.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.72 : 685.80 = 322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.72/685.80 = 322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.72x = 685.80 × 322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.72x = 221,047.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,047.06/496.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.01

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