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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.76, 686.97 and 322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.76, 686.97 and 322.98 is: 445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.76 : 686.97 = 322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.76/686.97 = 322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.76x = 686.97 × 322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.76x = 221,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,877.57/497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.75

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