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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.82, 686.67 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.82, 686.67 and 331.97 is: 457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.82 : 686.67 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.82/686.67 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.82x = 686.67 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.82x = 227,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,950.41/497.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.90

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