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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.84, 685.50 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.84, 685.50 and 322.24 is: 444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.84 : 685.50 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.84/685.50 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.84x = 685.50 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.84x = 220,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,895.52/496.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.60

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