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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.44, 688.02 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.44, 688.02 and 324.20 is: 447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.44 : 688.02 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.44/688.02 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.44x = 688.02 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.44x = 223,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,056.08/498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.51

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