Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.75, 687 and 331.97
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 497.75, 687 and 331.97 is: 458.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497.75 : 687 = 331.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497.75/687 = 331.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497.75x = 687 × 331.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497.75x = 228,059.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,059.96/497.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458.19
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