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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.95, 688.85 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.95, 688.85 and 322.22 is: 444.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.95 : 688.85 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.95/688.85 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.95x = 688.85 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.95x = 221,956.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,956.19/498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.85

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