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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.20, 687.80 and 332.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.20, 687.80 and 332.96 is: 459.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.20 : 687.80 = 332.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.20/687.80 = 332.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.20x = 687.80 × 332.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.20x = 229,009.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,009.89/498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.67

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