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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.54, 685.50 and 331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.54, 685.50 and 331.30 is: 457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.54 : 685.50 = 331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.54/685.50 = 331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.54x = 685.50 × 331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.54x = 227,106.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,106.15/496.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.38

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