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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.92, 498.70 and 304.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.92, 498.70 and 304.92 is: 456.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.92 : 498.70 = 304.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.92/498.70 = 304.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.92x = 498.70 × 304.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.92x = 152,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,063.60/332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.76

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