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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.94, 685.53 and 331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.94, 685.53 and 331.25 is: 456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.94 : 685.53 = 331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.94/685.53 = 331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.94x = 685.53 × 331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.94x = 227,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,078.38/496.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.96

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