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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.91, 687.30 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.91, 687.30 and 332.36 is: 458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.91 : 687.30 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.91/687.30 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.91x = 687.30 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.91x = 228,427.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,427.59/497.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.77

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