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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.93, 685.39 and 331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.93, 685.39 and 331.36 is: 457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.93 : 685.39 = 331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.93/685.39 = 331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.93x = 685.39 × 331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.93x = 227,109.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,109.17/496.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.02

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