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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 687.74 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 687.74 and 323.56 is: 446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 687.74 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/687.74 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 687.74 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 222,525.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,525.15/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.73

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