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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.83, 685.92 and 331.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.83, 685.92 and 331.28 is: 457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.83 : 685.92 = 331.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.83/685.92 = 331.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.83x = 685.92 × 331.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.83x = 227,231.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,231.58/496.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.36

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