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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.94, 688.07 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.94, 688.07 and 321.68 is: 443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.94 : 688.07 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.94/688.07 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.94x = 688.07 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.94x = 221,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,340.88/498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.62

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