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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.36, 687.38 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.36, 687.38 and 323.88 is: 446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.36 : 687.38 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.36/687.38 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.36x = 687.38 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.36x = 222,628.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,628.63/498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.72

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