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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.62, 688.29 and 324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.62, 688.29 and 324.26 is: 447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.62 : 688.29 = 324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.62/688.29 = 324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.62x = 688.29 × 324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.62x = 223,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,184.92/498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.61

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