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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.23, 685.89 and 322.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.23, 685.89 and 322.57 is: 444.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.23 : 685.89 = 322.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.23/685.89 = 322.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.23x = 685.89 × 322.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.23x = 221,247.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,247.54/497.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.96

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