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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.38, 688.08 and 324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.38, 688.08 and 324.22 is: 447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.38 : 688.08 = 324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.38/688.08 = 324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.38x = 688.08 × 324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.38x = 223,089.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,089.30/498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.63

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