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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.84, 687.96 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.84, 687.96 and 324 is: 446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.84 : 687.96 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.84/687.96 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.84x = 687.96 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.84x = 222,899.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,899.04/498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.83

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