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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.12, 685.92 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.12, 685.92 and 322.72 is: 445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.12 : 685.92 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.12/685.92 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.12x = 685.92 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.12x = 221,360.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,360.10/497.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.29

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