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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.08, 688.44 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.08, 688.44 and 322.24 is: 444.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.08 : 688.44 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.08/688.44 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.08x = 688.44 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.08x = 221,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,842.91/499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.50

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