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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.67, 688.16 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.67, 688.16 and 324.32 is: 447.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.67 : 688.16 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.67/688.16 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.67x = 688.16 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.67x = 223,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,181.42/498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.56

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