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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.07, 685.53 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.07, 685.53 and 322.65 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.07 : 685.53 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.07/685.53 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.07x = 685.53 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.07x = 221,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,186.25/497.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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