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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.66, 688.12 and 324.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.66, 688.12 and 324.01 is: 447.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.66 : 688.12 = 324.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.66/688.12 = 324.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.66x = 688.12 × 324.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.66x = 222,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,957.76/498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.11

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