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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.25, 685.80 and 331.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.25, 685.80 and 331.53 is: 457.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.25 : 685.80 = 331.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.25/685.80 = 331.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.25x = 685.80 × 331.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.25x = 227,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,363.27/497.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.24

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