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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.40, 686.61 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.40, 686.61 and 322.62 is: 445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.40 : 686.61 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.40/686.61 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.40x = 686.61 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.40x = 221,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,514.12/497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.34

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