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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.15, 687.28 and 332.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.15, 687.28 and 332.39 is: 458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.15 : 687.28 = 332.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.15/687.28 = 332.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.15x = 687.28 × 332.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.15x = 228,445.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,445.00/498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.59

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