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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.10, 686.07 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.10, 686.07 and 322.14 is: 444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.10 : 686.07 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.10/686.07 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.10x = 686.07 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.10x = 221,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,010.59/497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.60

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