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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.42, 687.51 and 321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.42, 687.51 and 321.62 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.42 : 687.51 = 321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.42/687.51 = 321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.42x = 687.51 × 321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.42x = 221,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,113.53/498.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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