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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.39, 686.68 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.39, 686.68 and 332.15 is: 458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.39 : 686.68 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.39/686.68 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.39x = 686.68 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.39x = 228,076.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,076.50/497.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.55

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