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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.83, 743.91 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.83, 743.91 and 331.80 is: 496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.83 : 743.91 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.83/743.91 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.83x = 743.91 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.83x = 246,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,829.34/496.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.81

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