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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.17, 687.44 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.17, 687.44 and 332.24 is: 458.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.17 : 687.44 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.17/687.44 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.17x = 687.44 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.17x = 228,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,392.46/498.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.46

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