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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.25, 687.24 and 321.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.25, 687.24 and 321.26 is: 443.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.25 : 687.24 = 321.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.25/687.24 = 321.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.25x = 687.24 × 321.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.25x = 220,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,784.44/498.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.12

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