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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.36, 685.90 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.36, 685.90 and 331.76 is: 457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.36 : 685.90 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.36/685.90 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.36x = 685.90 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.36x = 227,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,554.18/497.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.52

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