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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.52, 686.36 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.52, 686.36 and 331.76 is: 457.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.52 : 686.36 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.52/686.36 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.52x = 686.36 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.52x = 227,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,706.79/497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.68

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