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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.98, 688.92 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.98, 688.92 and 322.02 is: 444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.98 : 688.92 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.98/688.92 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.98x = 688.92 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.98x = 221,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,846.02/498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.60

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