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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.16, 687.12 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.16, 687.12 and 332.28 is: 458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.16 : 687.12 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.16/687.12 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.16x = 687.12 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.16x = 228,316.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,316.23/498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.32

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