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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.44, 687.87 and 332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.44, 687.87 and 332.98 is: 459.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.44 : 687.87 = 332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.44/687.87 = 332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.44x = 687.87 × 332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.44x = 229,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,045.23/498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.52

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