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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.10, 687.02 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.10, 687.02 and 332.22 is: 458.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.10 : 687.02 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.10/687.02 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.10x = 687.02 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.10x = 228,241.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,241.78/498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.22

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