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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.92, 687.32 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.92, 687.32 and 332.04 is: 458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.92 : 687.32 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.92/687.32 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.92x = 687.32 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.92x = 228,217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,217.73/497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.34

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