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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.21, 687.31 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.21, 687.31 and 332.26 is: 458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.21 : 687.31 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.21/687.31 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.21x = 687.31 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.21x = 228,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,363.96/498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.37

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