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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.82, 686.70 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.82, 686.70 and 323.28 is: 445.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.82 : 686.70 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.82/686.70 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.82x = 686.70 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.82x = 221,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,996.38/497.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.94

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