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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.52, 687.56 and 332.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.52, 687.56 and 332.68 is: 458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.52 : 687.56 = 332.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.52/687.56 = 332.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.52x = 687.56 × 332.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.52x = 228,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,737.46/498.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.83

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