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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.36, 686.28 and 331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.36, 686.28 and 331.82 is: 457.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.36 : 686.28 = 331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.36/686.28 = 331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.36x = 686.28 × 331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.36x = 227,721.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,721.43/497.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.86

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