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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.04, 687.06 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.04, 687.06 and 323.32 is: 446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.04 : 687.06 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.04/687.06 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.04x = 687.06 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.04x = 222,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,140.24/498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.03

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