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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.70, 687.86 and 323.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.70, 687.86 and 323.88 is: 446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.70 : 687.86 = 323.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.70/687.86 = 323.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.70x = 687.86 × 323.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.70x = 222,784.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,784.10/498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.73

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