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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.60, 687.66 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.60, 687.66 and 323.64 is: 446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.60 : 687.66 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.60/687.66 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.60x = 687.66 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.60x = 222,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,554.28/498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.36

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