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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.13, 686.07 and 331.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.13, 686.07 and 331.65 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.13 : 686.07 = 331.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.13/686.07 = 331.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.13x = 686.07 × 331.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.13x = 227,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,535.12/497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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