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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.28, 687.01 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.28, 687.01 and 320.94 is: 442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.28 : 687.01 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.28/687.01 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.28x = 687.01 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.28x = 220,488.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,488.99/498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.50

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