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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.21, 687.22 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.21, 687.22 and 332.25 is: 458.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.21 : 687.22 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.21/687.22 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.21x = 687.22 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.21x = 228,328.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,328.85/498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.30

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