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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498, 687.57 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498, 687.57 and 332.40 is: 458.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498 : 687.57 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498/687.57 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498x = 687.57 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498x = 228,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,548.27/498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.93

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