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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.08, 685.92 and 331.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.08, 685.92 and 331.48 is: 457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.08 : 685.92 = 331.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.08/685.92 = 331.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.08x = 685.92 × 331.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.08x = 227,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,368.76/497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.41

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