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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.96, 686.84 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.96, 686.84 and 329.88 is: 455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.96 : 686.84 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.96/686.84 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.96x = 686.84 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.96x = 226,573.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,573.13/497.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.01

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