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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.76, 687.22 and 320.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.76, 687.22 and 320.81 is: 442.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.76 : 687.22 = 320.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.76/687.22 = 320.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.76x = 687.22 × 320.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.76x = 220,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,462.01/497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.91

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