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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.50, 686.61 and 322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.50, 686.61 and 322.99 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.50 : 686.61 = 322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.50/686.61 = 322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.50x = 686.61 × 322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.50x = 221,768.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,768.16/497.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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