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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.28, 687.40 and 323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.28, 687.40 and 323.60 is: 446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.28 : 687.40 = 323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.28/687.40 = 323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.28x = 687.40 × 323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.28x = 222,442.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,442.64/498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.42

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