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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.70, 686.94 and 322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.70, 686.94 and 322.94 is: 445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.70 : 686.94 = 322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.70/686.94 = 322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.70x = 686.94 × 322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.70x = 221,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,840.40/497.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.73

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