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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.18, 685.99 and 322.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.18, 685.99 and 322.49 is: 444.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.18 : 685.99 = 322.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.18/685.99 = 322.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.18x = 685.99 × 322.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.18x = 221,224.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,224.92/497.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.96

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