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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.84, 686.70 and 323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.84, 686.70 and 323.17 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.84 : 686.70 = 323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.84/686.70 = 323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.84x = 686.70 × 323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.84x = 221,919.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,919.12/497.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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