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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.54, 686.48 and 322.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.54, 686.48 and 322.89 is: 445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.54 : 686.48 = 322.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.54/686.48 = 322.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.54x = 686.48 × 322.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.54x = 221,653.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,653.34/497.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.50

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