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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 687.85 and 323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 687.85 and 323.89 is: 446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 687.85 = 323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/687.85 = 323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 687.85 × 323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 222,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,787.74/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.88

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