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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.88, 686.94 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.88, 686.94 and 323.40 is: 446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.88 : 686.94 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.88/686.94 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.88x = 686.94 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.88x = 222,156.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,156.40/497.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.20

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