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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.79, 685.58 and 322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.79, 685.58 and 322.43 is: 444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.79 : 685.58 = 322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.79/685.58 = 322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.79x = 685.58 × 322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.79x = 221,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,046.52/496.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.95

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