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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.93, 688.56 and 324.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.93, 688.56 and 324.78 is: 448.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.93 : 688.56 = 324.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.93/688.56 = 324.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.93x = 688.56 × 324.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.93x = 223,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,630.52/498.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.22

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