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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.17, 687.56 and 324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.17, 687.56 and 324.02 is: 447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.17 : 687.56 = 324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.17/687.56 = 324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.17x = 687.56 × 324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.17x = 222,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,778.13/498.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.20

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