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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.69, 688.50 and 321.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.69, 688.50 and 321.81 is: 444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.69 : 688.50 = 321.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.69/688.50 = 321.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.69x = 688.50 × 321.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.69x = 221,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,563.60/498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.29

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