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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.46, 686.69 and 331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.46, 686.69 and 331.62 is: 457.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.46 : 686.69 = 331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.46/686.69 = 331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.46x = 686.69 × 331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.46x = 227,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,720.14/497.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.77

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