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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.86, 685.94 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.86, 685.94 and 331.32 is: 457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.86 : 685.94 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.86/685.94 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.86x = 685.94 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.86x = 227,263.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,263.98/496.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.40

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