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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.08, 687.12 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.08, 687.12 and 332.24 is: 458.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.08 : 687.12 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.08/687.12 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.08x = 687.12 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.08x = 228,288.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,288.75/498.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.34

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