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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.40, 686.60 and 322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.40, 686.60 and 322.75 is: 445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.40 : 686.60 = 322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.40/686.60 = 322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.40x = 686.60 × 322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.40x = 221,600.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,600.15/497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.52

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