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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.27, 687.29 and 321.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.27, 687.29 and 321.45 is: 443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.27 : 687.29 = 321.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.27/687.29 = 321.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.27x = 687.29 × 321.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.27x = 220,927.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,927.76/498.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.39

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