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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.46, 687.99 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.46, 687.99 and 332.68 is: 459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.46 : 687.99 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.46/687.99 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.46x = 687.99 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.46x = 228,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,880.51/498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.18

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