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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.55, 685.52 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.55, 685.52 and 331.04 is: 457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.55 : 685.52 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.55/685.52 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.55x = 685.52 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.55x = 226,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,929.46/496.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.02

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