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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.19, 497.47 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.19, 497.47 and 286.83 is: 429.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.19 : 497.47 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.19/497.47 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.19x = 497.47 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.19x = 142,686.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,686.12/332.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.54

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