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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 686.91 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 686.91 and 332.34 is: 458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 686.91 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/686.91 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 686.91 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 228,287.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,287.67/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.30

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