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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.42, 688.16 and 332.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.42, 688.16 and 332.97 is: 459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.42 : 688.16 = 332.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.42/688.16 = 332.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.42x = 688.16 × 332.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.42x = 229,134.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,134.97/498.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.72

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