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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.23, 687.27 and 323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.23, 687.27 and 323.57 is: 446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.23 : 687.27 = 323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.23/687.27 = 323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.23x = 687.27 × 323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.23x = 222,379.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,379.95/498.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.34

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