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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.48, 687.96 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.48, 687.96 and 321.48 is: 443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.48 : 687.96 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.48/687.96 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.48x = 687.96 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.48x = 221,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,165.38/498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.68

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